Hindi Diwas 2020 Wishes: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah Extend Greetings to People of the Nation, Appeal to Citizens to Contribute Towards Promotion & Protection of Hindi Language

New Delhi, September 14: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the people of the nation. Taking to Twitter, Amit Shah tweeted expressing his gratitude to those who contributed to strengthening the language. He said, "I appeal to people of the country to contribute towards promotion and protection of Hindi language along with their mother tongue."

Hindi Diwas is observed on September 14 annually to celebrate the adoption of Hindi as one of the official languages of India. Hindi is the fourth most spoken language in the world after English, Spanish and Mandarin. Hindi Diwas is observed to promote and propagate the official language. Hindi Diwas 2020 Date And Significance: Know The History And Celebrations of the Day That Celebrates the Hindi Language.

PM Modi's tweet on Hindi Diwas 2020:

Here's what Amit shah tweeted on the occasion of Hindi Diwas 2020:

Hindi Diwas is celebrated in schools and colleges with various events and workshops. Poem recitations, essay writing and various such competitions are also held to celebrate the day.

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