On Thursday, Union Cabinet has approved the status of Classical Language to five more languages, they are Assamese, Bengali, Marathi, Pali and Prakrit. With the cabinet decision, now the number of languages classical status will almost double, going from six to eleven.
Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced about the classical status of languages in an event. He stated, “Today, 5 languages Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali have been approved as classical languages…”
Earlier, the languages that got the classical status tag they are, Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Odia
In 2004 Tamil language declared as classical languages, and it is the first language to be declared. Sanskrit in 2005. Telegu and Kannada in 2008, Malayalam in 2013and Odia in 2014.
PM Narendra Modi Lauded the Cabinet Decision to confer Classical Languages
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the Cabinet Decision to confer Classical Languages status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages.
PM Narendra Modi took his social media handle X and stated, “I am immensely delighted that Assamese will now get the status of a Classical Language after this was approved by the Union Cabinet. Assamese culture has thrived for centuries, and it has given us a rich literary tradition. May this language continue to become even more popular in the times to come. My congratulations.”
In another post he stated, “I am very happy that the great Bengali language has been conferred the status of a Classical Language, especially during the auspicious time of Durga Puja. Bengali literature has inspired countless people for years. I congratulate all the Bengali speakers all over the world on this.”
For Marathi Languages he stated, “Marathi is India’s pride.
Congratulations on this phenomenal language being accorded the status of a Classical Language. This honour acknowledges the rich cultural contribution of Marathi in our nation’s history. Marathi has always been a cornerstone of Indian heritage.
I am sure with the status of a Classical Language, many more people will be motivated to learn it.”
In another post he stated, “Pali and Prakrit are at the root of India’s culture. These are languages of spirituality, wisdom and philosophy. They are also known for their literary traditions. Their recognition as Classical Languages honours their timeless influence on Indian thought, culture and history.
I am confident that after the Cabinet decision on recognising them as Classical Languages, more people will be motivated to learn about them. This is indeed a joyous moment!”
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is very happy for Approving Assamese and Bengali Classical Language status
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is very happy for Approving Assamese as well as Bengali as Classical Languages. He stated, “I am elated to learn that alongside Assamese, Bengali has been recognised as a Classical Language by the Union Cabinet yesterday. Over the years, Bengali, spoken by crores of people worldwide, has inspired many personalities and played a key role in the history of India. As a language spoken by many in Assam, it is double joy for us to have both Assamese and Bengali being recognised as Classical languages on the same day. My best wishes to all Bengalis on this momentous occasion”
