Regional Language Movement

The Regional Language Movement was a cultural and political effort to promote and preserve local languages within specific regions or states. It emerged to assert regional identity, ensure that local languages received official recognition, and oppose the dominance of national or colonial languages. By advocating linguistic rights, these movements aimed to foster cultural pride, improve education in native languages, and strengthen regional autonomy. Examples include Tamil in Tamil Nadu and Bengali in West Bengal. Overall, the movement emphasizes the importance of linguistic diversity and the preservation of regional cultural heritage.