Bhagwant Mann Urges People to Embrace Punjabi on International Mother Language Day

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took to social media to encourage people to embrace and take pride in their mother tongue, Punjabi. In his tweet, he urged citizens to speak, read, write, and listen to Punjabi while also respecting other languages.

ਅੰਤਰਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਬੋਲੀ ਦਿਵਸ ਮੌਕੇ ਆਪ ਸਭ ਨੂੰ ਇਹੀ ਕਹਾਂਗੇ ਕਿ ਮਾਣ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ਬੋਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲੋ, ਪੜ੍ਹੋ, ਲਿਖੋ ਅਤੇ ਸੁਣੋ। ਦੂਜੀਆਂ ਬੋਲੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਵੀ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਮਾਂ ਬੋਲੀ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਨੂੰ ਪਿਆਰ ਕਰੋ। pic.twitter.com/K4m3mlrN7v

— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) February 21, 2025

Mann’s message emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting one’s native language, urging Punjabis worldwide to nurture and cherish their linguistic heritage.

A Call for Linguistic Pride and Respect

The Chief Minister’s tweet read:

"Maan naal apni maa boli Punjabi bolo, padho, likho ate suno. Doojiyan boliyan da vi satikar karo ate apni maa boli Punjabi nu pyaar karo."

(With pride, speak, read, write, and listen to your mother tongue, Punjabi. Respect other languages too, and love your mother tongue, Punjabi.)

Why International Mother Language Day Matters?

Celebrates linguistic diversity and promotes the importance of preserving native languages.

Reminds people of their cultural roots and identity.

Encourages multilingualism while ensuring that regional languages thrive.

Mann’s message aligns with Punjab’s deep-rooted cultural and linguistic heritage, reinforcing the need to pass the language on to future generations while respecting all languages.

On this occasion, Punjabis across the world are encouraged to reconnect with their mother tongue, ensuring that Punjabi remains a vibrant and flourishing language.