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A speech by Guyana Minister Vikas Ramkissoon is becoming increasingly viral on social media in India these days. He gave this speech in the Parliament of Guyana, in which he talked in detail about Hindi language, Indian culture and his identity. The special thing was that the opposition members had raised questions on his ability to speak Hindi, after which he gave a clear and firm answer in the House.
In his speech, Vikas Ramkissoon said that Hindi is not just a language, but it is the identity and cultural heritage of crores of people. He told that people of Indian origin arrived in Guyana as indentured laborers about 180 years ago. Even today, a large number of citizens of Indian origin live there and Indian traditions, festivals and languages are part of the social structure there. About 40 percent of the total population of Guyana is considered to be of Indian origin. In such a situation, the influence of Hindi and Indian culture is clearly visible in the social and political life there.
What a time to be alive! When Marathi manus, Kannadigas and Tamilians are taking jibes at Hindi speaking population; Guyanese minister Vikash Ramkisson speaks about his Hindi fluency in the parliament.#Guyana #Hindi pic.twitter.com/1KV3eGBQTG
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cited ancient texts
While answering the opposition’s questions, Minister Ramkissoon mentioned ancient Hindu texts. He presented quotations from the texts written by Tulsidas, which are written in Awadhi and Sanskrit. He also told that these books have been published by a reputed publication like Motilal Banarsidas. He said that knowledge of a language cannot be judged only by pronunciation or accent. Questioning a person’s language is like questioning his culture and identity.
Language unites, not divides.
In his speech he clearly said that the purpose of language is to connect people, not to divide. He expressed his views in a calm but strong manner, which impressed many members present in the Parliament. His message was that one’s ability should not be judged on the basis of his/her language.
Why is it going viral in India?
This video is becoming increasingly viral in India because here too, debates take place from time to time regarding Hindi and other languages. In such an environment, a speech given in honor of Hindi and Indian culture in a foreign parliament is attracting people’s attention. Overall, not only the issue of language, but also the heritage of people of Indian origin and the presence of Hindi at the global level is a big reason behind Guyana Minister Vickram Ramkissoon’s speech going viral.