Call to Preserve Sindhi Language on International Mother Language Day

Sanghar (Hasnain Ashiq Saand) On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, the Sindhi Adabi Sangat (SAS) Tando Adam branch, led by Central Secretary General Noor Chakrani and SAS Tando Adam Secretary Muhammad Ikhlaq Waryah, organized an awareness rally from Muhammadi Chowk to the Press Club.

The rally was attended by prominent political, social, academic, and literary figures, including Ghulam Qadir Bhucho (President of SAGA Tando Adam), Comrade Muhammad Khan Panhwar of SUP, Baaghi Mujahid Thahim, Shafi Muhammad Sand, PML-N leader Rais Anwar Ali Khan Mari, Functional League leader Rais Habib Khan Mari, Professor Yaad Hussain Shaikh, Professor Zulfiqar Jatoi, Professor Sikandar Malokani, Munir Channa, PTA leader Lakha Dino Khaskheli, Janan Sindhi, Abdul Kareem Junejo, Dr. Hidayatullah Keerio, Abdul Ghafoor Keerio, Peer Ghulam Haider, and others.

Addressing the participants, the speakers underscored the historical and cultural significance of the Sindhi language, which traces its roots back 5,000 years. They expressed concern that both public and private schools increasingly prioritize English over Sindhi, which they described as a threat to the preservation of their native language. The speakers noted that during the British era, Sindhi was officially recognized as a national language. Referring to the United Nations charter, they asserted that any nation with its own script and land has the right to declare its language as a national language.

The speakers further emphasized that world leaders frequently use their native languages in diplomatic and official meetings, often with the assistance of interpreters, showcasing their pride and respect for their linguistic heritage. They stressed that such practices should inspire other nations to preserve and promote their languages.

Concluding the event, participants urged the government to take immediate steps to grant Sindhi the status of a national language, ensuring that future generations continue to cherish and celebrate their linguistic and cultural identity.