‘A Powerful Force of Unity’: Leaders Extend Greetings on Hindi Diwas 2025

‘A Powerful Force of Unity’: Leaders Extend Greetings on Hindi Diwas 2025

On Hindi Diwas 2025, top Indian leaders hail Hindi’s role in national unity, digital advancement, and cultural identity.

What is Hindi Diwas?

Hindi Diwas, observed every year on September 14, commemorates the adoption of Hindi as one of India’s official languages in 1949, when the Constituent Assembly finalized the language framework of the Indian Constitution.

The day celebrates the importance of Hindi in preserving India’s cultural heritage, promoting unity, and shaping a ‘Viksit’ (Developed) and ‘Atmanirbhar’ (Self-reliant) Bharat.

Leaders Share Messages on Hindi Diwas

Amit Shah: “Hindi – A Bridge Among All Indian Languages”

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized Hindi’s role in national unity and its increasing use in technology and science.

“Hindi is promoting national unity and becoming the language of technology, science, and research… It will play a crucial role in building a developed, self-reliant India by taking all languages along.”

Rajnath Singh: “Hindi Reflects Our Cultural Identity and Emotional Unity”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Hindi’s emotional resonance and historic role in India’s journey.

“Hindi is a powerful expression of our national consciousness… Let us resolve to preserve and promote Hindi and all Indian languages.”

S. Jaishankar: “Hindi Is Drawing Global Attention to India’s Culture”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised Hindi as a medium of global cultural outreach.

“Hindi is an important aspect of the growing global interest in our culture and traditions.”

Yogi Adityanath: “Hindi Weaves Us Together as One Nation”

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called Hindi the foundation of unity and a guardian of India’s identity.

“Let us resolve to promote Hindi’s global spread and make it the most effective language of the digital age.”

The Growing Relevance of Hindi

  • Hindi is spoken by over 500 million people natively and used by millions more across India.
  • It is one of the most spoken languages in the world.
  • Increasingly used in technology, education, governance, and global diplomacy.
  • Seen as a unifying thread in a multilingual nation.