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India’s Permanent Mission hosts Hindi Diwas in New York
Attendees included Permanent Representatives (PRs) and Deputy PRs of over 40 countries, senior UN officials, academics, diaspora members, and award winners from competitions held as part of the celebrations.
The event featured a delegation of Indian Members of Parliament, including Birendra Prasad Baishya, Pradan Baruah, Sushmita Dev, Akshay Yadav, Sandhya Ray, Tejasvi Surya, and Bansuri Swaraj. / Courtesy Photo
The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of Hindi Diwas on Nov.22, 2024, commemorating the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India on Sep.14, 1949.
The event featured a delegation of Indian Members of Parliament, including Birendra Prasad Baishya, Pradan Baruah, Sushmita Dev, Akshay Yadav, Sandhya Ray, Tejasvi Surya, and Bansuri Swaraj. Attendees included Permanent Representatives (PRs) and Deputy PRs of over 40 countries, senior UN officials, academics, diaspora members, and award winners from competitions held as part of the celebrations.
In his address, MP Birendra Prasad Baishya highlighted Hindi's growing global presence. “Hindi is growing at a rapid pace in the 21st century in different parts of the world,” he noted, emphasizing its emergence as a significant medium in international diplomacy. Baishya lauded the inclusion of Hindi in the UN's Multilingualism Resolution in September 2024.
Ambassador P. Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, remarked on Hindi’s role as a “bridge language” that strengthens national integration within India’s multicultural and multilingual landscape.
Speakers at the event. / Courtesy PhotoSeveral international representatives also praised Hindi's global contributions. The Permanent Representative of Mauritius described Hindi as a vital link to preserving culture, tradition, and identity. The Permanent Representative of Nepal emphasized the linguistic ties between Hindi and Nepali, stating that Hindi is widely understood and spoken in Nepal. Meanwhile, the Deputy PR of Guyana highlighted Hindi’s cultural influence in her country, and the Charge d’Affaires of Suriname noted its inclusion in the Surinamese school curriculum.
The Director of Global Communications at the UN commended India’s efforts in establishing the Hindi Project at the United Nations.
As part of the celebrations, the Mission organized Hindi essay writing, poetry, and recital competitions, with winners honored during the event.
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