MYSURU
There has been a lot of debate over the Hindi national language issue, in the light of tweet war going on between actor Sudeep and actor Ajay Devgan, several political leaders, artists have supported actor Sudeep’s statement that Hindi is not a national language. However, Minister Murugesh Nirani has stated that Hindi is the national language.
Nirani was speaking to media persons said that Kannada is a regional language, Hindi is national language, we need Hindi language also. There is no fault in learning other language. There is a demand to make Hindi as a national language from the past. By learning other languages, we will become rich. As Kannadigas, we must give first priority to Kannada. Afterwards we have to learn other languages. As I am from a rural area, I have more affection to Kannada and also respect other languages, he said.
Responding to the Cabinet expansion issue, Nirani said CM Bommai is sovereign. State BJP President and leaders at the centre will take a decision on this. They have already given us responsibility. It is our duty to provide good performance. was the sovereign. State BJP presidents and leaders of the Center will decide on this. Has already given us responsibility. It is our job to provide good performance and will not bother about cabinet expansion. There is no discussion on giving opportunity for newcomers and aspirants are more in the party, he said.
We have 121 legislators, among them more have the capability to become ministers. Prominence will be given taking into consideration caste and region. It is our duty to continue the work entrusted with responsibility, he said.
