Hindi language debate
xyz:
Took this topic in lights of
different ministers and Vice-president taking oath in hindiIndians pressuring to make hindi an official language
Vice President
On Wednesday July 23rd, Nepal’s newly elected President and Vice President took oath of office, this historic event was supposed to show the world a picture of new Nepal, instead by the end of the day the country was broiled in a bitter language row.
Root of the Row
Vice President Parmanada Jha, who hails form the Terai region, took the oath of office in Hindi, a language largely spoken in northern India and parts of Terai, instead of Nepali-Nepal’s main language or Maithali-his mother tongue. Enraged students and political activists took to the streets to protest against Mr. Jha’s decision to use a “foreign” language.
As the week progressed, protests turned violent. Several people were reported injured, cars were set on fire and some Terai based political parties offices were attacked. Nepalese media was gripped by bitter debate on language and what it means to be a Nepali.
Vice President Apologizes
On Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 Vice President Jha apologized to the people, saying that he did not mean to insult or hurt anyone. He respects national sentiments and expressed regret for this action.
Activists organizing the protest against Mr. Jha have now cancelled their agitation plans. But the incident has started off long due debate on language, patriotism and status enjoyed by Nepali language in the country and it is unlikely to end anytime soon.
Another News
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aligned Rastriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) has demanded that Hindi language be made the ‘second national language’ of Nepal ...
(source - http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2008/aug/aug20/news04.php)
Facts
Languages spoken in Nepal
The number of languages listed for Nepal is 125. Of those, 124 are living languages and 1 is extinct.
That includes hindi
A full list of languages spoken in Nepal are listed here - http://www.infoclub.com.np/nepal/detailsoflanguages.htm
xyz:
» Thakali
» Tharu
» Chepang
» Brahmin
» Bote
» Bahra Gaunle
» Bhujel
» Byasi
» Chhetri
» Chhantyal
» Danuwar
» Dhanuk
» Dura
» Dolpo
» Darai
» Dhimal
» Free (Phree)
» Gangai
» Gurungs
» Hayu
» Jirel
» Jhangad
» Kushbadia (Kuhbadia)
» Kusunda
» Kisan
» Kumal
» Lhomi (Shingsaba)
» Larke (Nupriba)
» Lepcha
» Limbu
» Majhi
» Mugali
» Meche (Bodo)
» Newar
» Pahari
» Raji
» Raute
» Rai
» Satar (Santhal)
» Sherpa
» Surel
» Siyar (Chumba)
» Sunuwar
» Tamang
» Thakali
» Thami
» Tangbe
» Tin Gaule Thakali (Yhulkosompaimhi)
» Tokpegola (Dhokpya)
» Tajpuria
» Walung
» Yolmo
» Yakkha
» Sikh
» Muslim
Can you tell which type of Nepali speak hindi in this long list of ethnic group?
xyz:
Saw a facebook group - http://www.new.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30801320730
with 3,379 members against the vice-president
ratoghoda:
Vice president sucks.
xyz:
saw that this poll is included in main page xnepali.com so poll is locked but discussion is still open.
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