#language-policy

#language-policy

As in the UK, the session on 12 May had started with the arrival of the ceremonial mace a five-and-a-half foot ornamented silver staff representing the British monarch's authority over parliament which now rested on a table between the government and the opposition. Despite the heat outside, debate was presided over by the speaker, dressed in a ceremonial robe.

"All HUD communications, correspondence, and physical and digital published materials will be produced exclusively in English," the memo states. The agency will also "no longer offer non-English translation services."

Amit Shah stated that those who speak English would soon feel ashamed, urging pride in mother tongues as the languages reflect India's cultural jewels and identity.