World under threat of war, only dialogue can lead to solutions: VP Radhakrishnan
Speaking at the 29th national session of the Youth Parliament of India at the RSS Dr Hedgewar Smruti Mandir complex in Reshimbagh, he also said that speaking in one’s mother tongue is not about being regional but about being original.
The theme of the 4-day Youth Parliament is ‘Indian Languages and Developed India-2047’.
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“When the whole world is under the threat of war, only dialogue can lead to a solution. The Youth Parliament teaches us the importance of respectful debate, listening to different points of view and finding solutions through dialogue,” he said.
“The issue regarding languages is the need of the hour. There are so many languages in Bharat. Everyone loves their own mother, everyone loves their mother tongue, mother religion, but this does not mean that we should not respect someone else’s mother. When we speak our mother tongue, we do not become regional. We become original,” he asserted.
The Vice President noted that each language carries its own heritage, but together they form a collective cultural harmony that defines India. Radhakrishnan said he had recently published the updated translated version of the Constitution in Tamil and Gujarati languages and praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the initiative to make this constitution available in many languages.
“For the first time, the Constitution has been made available in Dogri, Santhali and many other languages. The Union government is making various efforts to preserve and promote the linguistic diversity of Bharat,” he said.
Commenting on the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament, Radhakrishnan, who is also the chairman of the Rajya Sabha, said he was happy to see constructive discussions in the House.
“We may have differences of opinion, but it is not about conflict, but about reaching final conclusions and reaching solutions. The ultimate aim is to bring dialogues to conclusion. Such discussions and dialogues with a specific purpose can help us achieve the cause of Viksit Bharat. This is the duty of every parliamentarian,” Radhakrishnan said.
The Vice President said those attending the Youth Parliament should use the platform to learn about the values that shape a vibrant and strong nation.
