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Kangana Ranaut States Sanskrit Should Be The National Language

kangana ranaut speaks on the ongoing national language debate believes it should be sanskrit heres why 01

On Friday, Kangana Ranaut debuted the trailer for her new film, Dhaakad, which will be released on May 20, 2022. Arjun Rampal, Divya Dutta, and the film’s director, Razneesh Ghai, were also in attendance.

Dhaakad Movie Poster Image Source The Economic Times

Dhaakad Movie Poster
Image Source: The Economic Times

During the event, the press questioned her and her team about the Hindi language controversy that erupted after actors Ajay Devgan and Kichcha Sudeep debated on Twitter. She stated that she didn’t have a direct answer, but that Sanskrit should be the national language.

Elaborating on her view she states, “We are a country of diversity, languages and a lot of cultures. It is our birthright to take pride in our language and roots. For our nation to be a unit, we need a thread that runs through it. If we respect the Constitution, they made Hindi the national language. Tamil is actually older than Hindi and even before them, came Sanskrit. If you ask for my opinion, the national language should be Sanskrit. Kannada, Gujarati, Hindi or Tamil, all languages have come from it.”

She further adds, “I do not know why Sanskrit was overlooked as the national language in the first place. If someone says that we don’t accept Hindi, then they are denying the Constitution. Tamilians also had a movement. They wanted a separate nation. When they demand the Bengal Republic, then you are not denying Hindi, you are denying Delhi as the centre of the government. There are many layers to this conversation. If you are denying Hindi, you are denying the Constitution and our government in Delhi. The whole country functions in Hindi. German and French people are very proud of their language. No matter how dark colonial history is, fortunately, or unfortunately, English has become the link. Today even in the country, English is the link to communication. A decisive call should be taken on this. In the constitution, Hindi is the national language.” 

Moreover, she further explains that “Hindi is our national language, so whatever Ajay sir said is right. But I understand the sentiment of Sudeep and he is not wrong either.”

As many say, Kangana’s latest statements may be simply a publicity stunt. Ms Ranaut has been involved in several controversies to stay in the spotlight and stay relevant in the media. Furthermore, she may have stirred up the national language controversy to promote her movie. 

 

Twitter was understandably not happy with Kangana’s views on the issue. 

https://twitter.com/shikhakaul10/status/1520258652908662784?s=20&t=gK7y47cpxL48ZE8iHaPcnw

 

What do you think of her statements? Do let us know in the comments!

 

References: IndiaTV News

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