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Kohima: Nagaland Governor Nand Kishore Yadav wants a balance. He spoke at the Akashvani Kohima Hindi Film Song Competition on September 24. The event marked the end of Hindi Pakhwada 2026. Yadav insists that efforts to push Hindi must run alongside the protection of local indigenous languages.
India boasts a massive linguistic spread. That is a cultural strength. Yadav said Hindi acts as a vital bridge for communication between different regions. Meanwhile, local tongues anchor communities to their specific history, stories, and values. Nagaland contains many tribes, dialects, and traditions. Every single language carries the unique knowledge of its people.
He challenged the youth to pick up multiple languages. Keep it going. The governor wants the spirit of Hindi Pakhwada to last past its two-week window. He encouraged citizens to promote Hindi but warned them to show respect for English and other Indian languages. Music helps bridge the divide.
Yadav claimed that Hindi film songs form a shared memory for generations. He credited Akashvani for delivering music, education, and news across the state. He noted, "Hindi serves as an important medium of communication among people from different linguistic regions, while indigenous languages keep communities connected to their roots, identity and cultural heritage."
Updated at 25th September 2026 at 5:47am
The governor also pushed for tighter administrative standards during his remarks at the Akashvani Office Complex. He told officials that government communication must be precise, simple, and inclusive. He argued that moving toward the progressive use of Hindi in official work should focus on making public services more accessible to everyday people.
Yadav acknowledged the digital shift in how citizens consume information. While social media and online platforms have changed the game, he insisted that the core mission of public broadcasting remains vital for connecting people. He ended his talk by declaring, "Many languages, many cultures, many voices but one shared spirit of India."
Updated at 25th September 2026 at 1:49pm
Yadav praised the Town Official Language Implementation Committee for staging the event. He noted that the competition gave staff from various offices a rare chance to mingle, helping to build institutional camaraderie and national integration.
He argued that the values honed on stage, such as discipline and overcoming hesitation, matter just as much in public service. According to Yadav, the push for Hindi in government files is only useful if it makes the bureaucracy more people-friendly and cuts through the noise to deliver clear, simple service.
The governor also tipped his hat to Nagaland's local music scene, calling it a vital link that helps the state plug into the rest of the country and the world.
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