When asked about the national language of India, the Thoothukudi MP responded by underlining the essence of the Indian Union’s linguistic and cultural diversity.
“The national language of India is unity and diversity. That is the message this delegation brings to the world, and that is the most important thing today,” she said, drawing applause from the audience.
Kanimozhi’s emphasis on “unity in diversity” is in line with India’s long-standing constitutional framework that does not designate any one language as the "national language" but recognises 22 official languages under the Eighth Schedule.
All-party delegation and India's outreach programme
The all-party delegation aims to engage governments, think tanks, and diaspora communities abroad to build global consensus around India’s democratic values, security concerns, and inclusive ethos and zero telerance towards terrorism.
"So much has to be done in our country and we want to do that. Unfortunately, we are being diverted. We have to deal with terrorism, war which is absolutely unnecessary," she said.
Spain marks the final stop of the Kanimozhi-led all-party delegation’s five-nation tour, after which the team will return to India. The delegation comprises Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Kumar Rai, BJP’s Brijesh Chowta, AAP’s Ashok Mittal, RJD’s Prem Chand Gupta, and former diplomat Manjeev Singh Puri.
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