New York City, NY, USA: Indian and international diplomats joined forces to celebrate Hindi Diwas 2025, emphasising the importance of multilingualism and the global influence of Hindi.

The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York hosted a special event on October 9 at the UN Headquarters to mark Hindi Diwas 2025. The ceremony brought together a visiting group of Indian Members of Parliament, Permanent and Deputy Permanent Representatives, diplomats from Girmitiya and allied nations, along with numerous UN officials.

The parliamentary delegation, led by P. P. Chaudhary, is visiting New York officially from October 8 to 14.

During his address, P. P. Chaudhary, the head of the Indian parliamentary delegation, emphasised that Hindi is “more than a language; it embodies India’s spirit, identity, and unity.” He highlighted that nearly 600 million people worldwide speak Hindi and stressed its vital role during India’s struggle for independence. Chaudhary also discussed government initiatives aimed at promoting Hindi internationally through cultural programs and educational outreach.

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador P. Harish, explained that Hindi Diwas celebrates the recognition of Hindi as one of India’s two official languages. He highlighted India’s rich multilingual heritage and reaffirmed the nation’s dedication to fostering linguistic diversity at the United Nations. Harish also mentioned ongoing efforts to integrate Hindi within the UN framework, including the Hindi@UN project.

Diplomats from various countries acknowledged Hindi’s influence beyond India. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Nepal’s Permanent Representative, remarked that Hindi strengthens “social, cultural, and linguistic bonds” between India and Nepal. Sunil Algram Sitaldin, the envoy from Suriname, shared that Hindi has been preserved in his country for five generations and has become deeply woven into the local cultural fabric.

Mauritius Ambassador Milan Meetarbhan spoke about the strong cultural and diaspora connections linking Mauritius and India, while Andorra’s Ambassador Joan Rovina highlighted India’s joint efforts with Andorra to promote multilingualism through the UN Group of Friends initiative.

Neil Parsan, Permanent Representative of Trinidad and Tobago, described Hindi as “not merely a language, but the voice of a nation; it carries poetry, history, and emotion.”