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14 September Hindi Diwas, National Language Day features, history
India celebrates 14 September as National Hindi Diwas (National Language Day) since 1953 features, history, historical importance details
After the independence, Indian government accepts the challenge to promote Hindi as a national language of official working along with the English language.
Hindi gets official working language status on 14th September 1949. As the main land language, Hindi leads over all other regional languages just after the independence.
Hindi and English are two main stream official languages for India
At that time of Independence, there were thousands of regional languages and transcripts existed.
English remains as the common language of India while Centre takes responsibility to promote the Hindi language across the country.
First ever Hindi Diwas celebration started by India's first Prime MInister Pt.Jawahar Lal Nehru on 14th September 1953.
