New Delhi, September 14, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday extended greetings to citizens on Hindi Diwas, highlighting the language’s role in strengthening public communication, good governance and national integration, while calling for the empowerment of all Indian languages.
In a post on X, Shah said Hindi, as the official language, was playing an important role in strengthening communication between the government and the public, promoting good governance and fostering national integration.
“Heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on Hindi Diwas. As the official language, Hindi is playing a vital role in strengthening public communication, good governance, and national integration,” Shah said.
He added that Hindi was advancing alongside other Indian languages and was increasingly becoming a language of technology and research.
“Hindi, which moves forward alongside all Indian languages, is now also becoming the language of technology and research. On the occasion of Official Language Day, I pay my respects to all the great personalities who have made an unforgettable contribution to enriching Hindi. Let us, on this occasion, resolve to empower all Indian languages, including Hindi,” he said.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also extended his greetings, describing Hindi as an important expression of India’s culture, civilisation and values.
“Hindi is not merely a language, but a powerful expression of India’s culture, civilization, and life values. It is the language that weaves our diversity into the thread of unity,” Singh said in a post on X.
He called for efforts to preserve, promote and propagate Hindi while strengthening its presence in knowledge, science, technology and innovation.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also greeted people on the occasion, posting on X, “Heartfelt wishes to all on Hindi Diwas.”
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his greetings and underlined Hindi’s connection with India’s cultural identity and national unity.
“Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all Hindi enthusiasts and residents of the state on ‘Hindi Diwas’. Hindi is a powerful expression of our cultural consciousness, national unity, and Indian identity. Let us all come together and resolve to honor, promote, and widely use the Hindi language,” he posted on X.
Hindi Diwas is observed every year on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union by the Constituent Assembly on September 14, 1949.
The observance of Hindi Diwas began on September 14, 1953, and has continued since then.
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