PM extends wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah after Assamese gets classical status
On 3 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi extended best wishes on Assam's Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, a week-long celebration marking Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Summary
On 3 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the people of Assam on #BhashaGauravSaptah, a week-long celebration of Assam's rich linguistic heritage announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The PM said the effort highlights people's enthusiasm over Assamese being conferred Classical Language status, and urged Assamese people outside Assam to participate.
Key facts
- Date
- 3 Nov 2024 (PIB, PMO)
- Event
- Bhasha Gaurav Saptah, week-long, Assam
- Occasion
- Assamese conferred Classical Language status
- Announced by
- CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Assam's 'Bhasha Gaurav Saptah' (November 2024) celebrated which language being conferred Classical Language status?
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Correct answer: B — Assamese
PIB (PMO): the PM highlighted people's enthusiasm on Assamese being conferred Classical Language status.
Consider the following about Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (November 2024): 1. It is a week-long celebration of Assam's linguistic heritage. 2. PM Modi urged Assamese people outside Assam to participate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): Bhasha Gaurav Saptah is a weeklong celebration of Assam's rich linguistic heritage; the PM wrote 'I also urge Assamese people outside Assam to participate.'