Yogi Adityanath Criticizes Language Politics, Highlights Uttar Pradesh’s Focus on Employment and Unity

CM Says States Engaging in Language Controversy Are on the Decline​

Lucknow, April 1 — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has strongly criticized the growing trend of politicizing language, warning that such divisive rhetoric is harming youth employment prospects and contributing to the decline of the states that promote it.

In a recent interview, Adityanath emphasized that Uttar Pradesh is actively creating employment opportunities and that political distractions centered on language are detrimental to progress.

“New job opportunities are opening up in Uttar Pradesh, jobs are being created. People who are creating a controversy over language can achieve their political interests, but are in a way dealing a blow to employment opportunities for the youngsters,” he said.

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When asked whether his remarks were aimed at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, Adityanath remarked, “Whosoever they are, they are doing it. This is the reason those states are on a gradual decline.”

Emphasizing Unity Through Language Education​

Highlighting Uttar Pradesh’s inclusive linguistic approach, Adityanath said the state is teaching regional languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi to its students, reinforcing that this initiative does not diminish Uttar Pradesh’s stature.

“Does this diminish Uttar Pradesh in any way? Does it make UP look small?” he questioned, underlining that embracing diverse languages only strengthens the state’s identity.

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Upholding the Three-Language Formula​

The chief minister also reiterated support for the three-language formula adopted by India, asserting that it provides equal respect to all regional languages while maintaining national cohesion.

“Every language has its own speciality which becomes the cornerstone of national unity,” Adityanath stated. “Every regional language has its folk traditions and stories that bring out the diversity of the nation and strengthen it.”

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam as a Cultural Bridge​

As a testament to this cultural harmony, Adityanath pointed to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam initiative, which celebrates the connection between two of India’s oldest languages — Tamil and Sanskrit.

He concluded by stating that while Hindi deserves respect, regional languages must also be celebrated for their contribution to India’s cultural fabric.