Abstract

In a nation where thousands of languages echo across communities, the politics of language is more than just a cultural concern; this paper explores the intersection between language and nationalism in a country like India; there is a lot of diversity when it comes to languages, and the linguistic dynamics are vast. This linguistic diversity is oftentimes closely knit with political identity and regional proclamations and assertions. While also emphasizing the historical evolution of language politics, language has served a role as both a tool of resistance and a weapon of exclusion. There are a lot of intricacies in this day and age about language and politics. The paper is divided into the intricacies ranging from modern-day aspects to the future prospects of these dynamics. The hypothesis draws the lines that connect the nation's multilingual character, intensifying the political barriers along nationalist lines. The study reviews academic literature, constitutional provisions and real-world movements like - The Anti-Hindi agitation and regional language mobilizations. While the Constitution attempts to preserve linguistic pluralism through legal safeguards and frameworks such as the Three- Language Formula, the reality reflects a complex struggle between integration and marginalization. To conclude, the paper highlights that without deliberate and conscious efforts to inculcate linguistic equity and regional inclusion language will be a prolonged issue and a hurdle in Indias growth and evolving democracy. By analysing past contexts and current and evolving trends, the study emphasizes the immediate pressing need for policies that focus on promoting national unity.

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