KRISHNA NAGAR: People from various walks of life have stressed the need to preserve the mother tongue, which is the first language spoken by a person.
Speaking at an interaction organized by the National Madarsa Association, Nepal on the occasion of International Mother Tongue Day in Krishnanagar on Saturday, they said the language should be protected in order to save culture and traditions.
Mayor of Krishnanagar municipality Rajat Pratap Shah said Awadhi language should be made the official language in order to preserve it. Also, General Secretary of the Association, Mayor Shah said the municipality has given priority to organizing and protecting the mother tongue.
Vice-chair of Madarsa Board, formed by State no. 5 government, Mashood Khan shed light on the historical background of mother tongue day.
Socialist Party Province no. 5 spokesperson Akram Pathan said the leadership active in politics should use the mother tongue.
National President of the Association Dr. Abdul Gani Alkufi said the culture can be strengthened only through the protection, preservation, and promotion of languages.
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