DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
srinagar, Jan 4
The delegation from Dogra Brahman Pratinidhi Sabha, under the leadership of President Ved Parkash Sharma, engaged in a crucial meeting with Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to advocate for a significant language policy change. Their primary request was the implementation of an executive order to conduct all official and administrative work in Hindi, echoing the language practices of established Union Territories like Delhi and Chandigarh.
Chander Mohan Sharma, a prominent senior BJP leader and member of DBPS, articulated the importance of aligning administrative procedures with the linguistic preferences of the region. He stressed that in Union Territories with a Hindi-speaking majority, such as Delhi and Chandigarh, official work is seamlessly carried out in Hindi.
Chander Mohan Sharma urged for a similar approach in the Union Territory under consideration, emphasizing that all administrative meetings and the issuance of subsequent orders should be conducted in Hindi.
Advocate P.C. Sharma, another distinguished member of the delegation, brought attention to the versatility of Dogri and Hindi as medium languages in official documents. He argued that these languages are widely comprehensible to the citizens of the Union Territory, promoting accessibility and inclusivity in official communications.
DBPS President Ved Parkash Sharma not only emphasized the fulfillment of a long-standing demand by advocating for Dogri and Hindi as official languages but also underscored the move as a step in line with the spirit of equality. In addition to championing the cause of these languages, Ved Parkash Sharma put forth a suggestion to extend the recognition of Sanskrit and intensify efforts to promote its usage.
The comprehensive approach of the delegation, which included members Subash Shastri, Soujanya Sharma, M.L. Padha, and Barita Ram Sharma, reflects a broader commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusivity within the Union Territory.
The plea for incorporating Hindi as the primary language for official and administrative affairs showcases the Sabha’s dedication to meeting the linguistic preferences and needs of the diverse population it represents.
The proposed language policy change is positioned not only as a practical adjustment but also as a symbolic step towards fostering unity and inclusiveness within the administrative framework of the Union Territory.
