A Sanskrit Dialogue in Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly Shines Spotlight on Ancient Language
In a remarkable event, BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey posed a question in Sanskrit in the Madhya Pradesh assembly, prompting a response in the same language. The discussion emphasized steps taken by the government to promote Sanskrit, including new educational initiatives and the establishment of Sanskrit institutes.
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A remarkable scene transpired in the Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly when BJP MLA Abhilash Pandey addressed a query in Sanskrit, inspiring School Education Minister Uday Pratap Singh to respond similarly.
Pandey, representing Jabalpur North, inquired about government strategies to preserve and promote Sanskrit, India's ancient language, through a calling attention motion. His choice of Sanskrit to pose the question was met with appreciation.
Minister Singh outlined initiatives undertaken by the Bharatiya Janata Party government, such as the establishment of Maharishi Patanjali Sanskrit Institute, four model residential Sanskrit schools, and the language's inclusion in 271 schools. The discussion also touched on promoting Sanskrit as a spoken language and future plans for Sanskrit institutes across districts.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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