National language- Hindi or all Indian languages
Although Hindi is simply official language of the Union and English, associate official languages, all other languages are included in constitution and also used on currency notes. It is astonishing that even non Hindi speaking Prime ministers are required to speak in Hindi on Independence day from Red Fort. The President is also required to speak in Hindi and english on T.V./ Radio on the eve of Republic Day. Will it not be fair that the language used may be any of the Indian language at the discretion of the dignitary. I remember that former prime Minister Deve Gowda had to speak in Hindi ispite of his poor command. Would it not be better if he spoke in Kannada or Eenglish, which could be translted in other languages including Hindi as usual.