Surat. Today, the Indian Sindhu Sabha and Surat Sindhi Panchayat celebrated Sindhi Language Recognition Day with enthusiasm.
This day is observed every year on April 10, as it was on this day in 1967 that the Sindhi language was officially recognized by being included in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. During the event, prominent community leader Harish Lalwani highlighted the importance of the mother tongue and urged people to communicate in Sindhi both at home and outside. He mentioned that the role of a mother is crucial in the preservation of any language, as children receive their initial cultural values from home.
Speakers expressed concern that the increasing influence of English and other languages is leading to a decline in the use of mother tongues, which poses a challenge to cultural identity. The event was attended by several community leaders, including Vasudev D. Gopalani, president of the Surat Sindhi Panchayat, along with Bhagwandas Bhachandani, Nankaram Atalani, Ghanshyambhai Khattar, Gordhanbhai, Vishnubhai, Madanbhai, Leelaram Ahuja, Mayur Hotavani, Trilokbhai, Thadhani Sunita Ben, Palak Ben, and Taruna Vadhwani.
During the event, Pratap Gopalani, coordinator of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra of the Indian Sindhu Sabha, also provided information about the upcoming Sindhu Yatra. The program concluded with the national anthem and a peace mantra, where everyone pledged to preserve and promote the mother tongue.
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