Patna: A statement by Congress MP Mohammad Jawed from Bihar’s Kishanganj has triggered political debate after he alleged that the state government is neglecting Urdu despite its status as Bihar’s second official language.
Jawed told the media that the government has failed to recruit Urdu teachers in government schools.
He said the Congress would continue to raise the issue and oppose any move that weakens the language.
“We will not allow Urdu to disappear. We will do whatever is necessary to protect it,” he said.
He also asserted that Urdu originated in India, while claiming that Sanskrit came to India from outside, drawing a comparison with English.
He argued that Urdu and Hindi are the true indigenous languages of the country.
Jawed’s remarks are expected to generate controversy, as the historical origins of Sanskrit remain subjects of scholarly debate.
His comments reflect a political viewpoint rather than an established consensus.
The MP’s criticism was directed at what he described as the government’s failure to appoint Urdu teachers in Bihar’s schools.
He argued that the state’s commitment to Urdu should be reflected in recruitment.
Mohammad Jawed, a Congress MP from Kishanganj, won the seat in both the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
His latest remarks are expected to draw reactions from political parties across the spectrum, particularly over his comments on Sanskrit, while also bringing renewed attention to the issue of Urdu teacher recruitment.
(IANS)
