- Says PM Modi’s Hindi Addresses on Global Platforms Reflect India’s Cultural Confidence
Nagpur, March 22: The Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Kavinder Gupta today delivered a stirring address at the 29th National Session of Bhartiya Yuva Sansad, organised jointly by the Bhartiya Yuva Sansad-Media Foundation and the Central Sanskrit University at the Maharshi Vyas Auditorium in Nagpur.
The session, held in the sacred city bearing the founding legacy of Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, brought nearly 600 young participants from across the country for vibrant democratic deliberation on issues of national importance.
The session commenced with the soulful rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem.
On the occasion, Shri Rahul Narwekar, Speaker, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly; Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi; Prof. Madan Mohan Jha, Dean of Academic Affairs and Students’ Welfare, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi; and Prof. R.G. Murali Krishna, Registrar, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi, were also present and addressed the gathering.
Addressing the young participants, the Governor underscored that a nation’s languages are not merely instruments of communication — they are its soul, its memory and its living identity. He expressed deep concern over the growing tendency among the present generation to feel hesitant about speaking their mother tongue, calling it a serious cultural warning signal. “Learning English is welcome, but not at the cost of one’s own language,” he said, adding that a child who thinks in his mother tongue grows up more creative, more self-confident and more deeply rooted in his civilisation.
The Governor cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s consistent use of Hindi while addressing world forums — from the United Nations and G-20 summits to bilateral engagements — as an inspiring example of cultural self-respect. He noted that at the recently held India AI Impact Summit 2026, which he also attended, the Prime Minister delivered his address in Hindi, sending a resounding message that India can think, speak and lead in its own language even on subjects as cutting-edge as Artificial Intelligence.
Expressing pride in India’s rich linguistic diversity — from Kashmiri, Dogri and Pahari to Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Gujarati and Sanskrit — he said that multilingual participation in the session was a living expression of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
Recalling the RSS’s centenary journey, the Governor highlighted the towering contributions of Dr. Hedgewar, Shri Guruji Golwalkar and Balasaheb Deoras, and said that under Shri Mohan Bhagwat’s guidance, the Sangh today stands as the world’s largest voluntary organisation in the service of the nation. He also elaborated on the Panch Parivartan — five transformative principles of the centenary year: Swabodh (self-awareness and swadeshi spirit); Kutumb Prabodhan (strengthening of the family unit); Samajik Samarasta (social harmony across all divides); Paryavaran Sanrakshan (environmental conservation); and Nagrik Kartavya (faithful discharge of citizen duties). He called upon youth to internalise these principles as a personal charter for responsible citizenship and national renewal.
Emphasising the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Governor said that the India marking a century of independence will be shaped by the energy, innovation and commitment of today’s youth. Addressing the young participants, he urged them to see themselves not merely as beneficiaries of progress but as active builders of the nation’s future, stressing that the dream of a developed India will be realised when young Indians combine knowledge, skills and a strong sense of national responsibility. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of empowering youth through initiatives such as the National Education Policy, Startup India, Skill India and Digital India, adding that the goal is not only economic advancement but the emergence of an India that is prosperous, socially just, culturally confident and firmly rooted in its timeless values while engaging with the world.
In his concluding address, the Governor congratulated the Bhartiya Yuva Sansad-Media Foundation and Central Sanskrit University for this outstanding initiative that beautifully bridges India’s ancient knowledge tradition with the aspirations of its youth, giving democracy both roots and wings.
Earlier, the Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta paid heartfelt tributes to the first Sarsanghchalak of the RSS, Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar, and the second Sarsanghchalak, Shri Madhav Sadashiv Golwalkar at Smriti Bhoomi, Nagpur, offering floral tributes at their sacred samadhis. He said that their lifelong dedication to nation-building, cultural resurgence and social unity continues to inspire generations. Their vision of selfless service, discipline and patriotism remains a guiding light for a strong India.