Promote Hindi as national language: Arjun Singh

Bhopal, Oct 12 (UNI) Pointing out that Hindi has the potential to become an international language, Union HRD Minister Arjun Singh today said every citizen had the responsibility to promote Hindi as a national language.

Speaking at 'Mayaram Surjan Vyakhyan Mala' organised by the Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Mr Singh said he realised that Hindi had the potential to become an international-level language during his first visit to Germany.

''People there showed an extreme curiosity to learn Hindi,'' he said.

Several experiments and debates had been taking place regarding Hindi. Every citizen must contribute towards strengthening Hindi as a national language, he added.

He also threw light on the contribution of late Mayaram Surjan in the field of literature and journalism.

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