No language superior or inferior, says Andhra CM at World Telugu Conference
Guntur (PTI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said no language is superior or inferior to another and called upon people across the country to respect each other’s languages.
Addressing the fourth World Telugu Conference here, Naidu asserted that students who study in their mother tongue tend to excel.
"People should respect each other’s languages. No language is greater or lesser than another," the chief minister said, adding that technology does not erode languages but instead helps in their preservation.
While observing that English is necessary, the TDP supremo said forgetting one’s mother tongue amounts to forgetting one’s identity.
Despite the presence of hundreds of languages in the country, Naidu said Telugu, being one of the six classical languages, is a matter of pride.
Noting that nearly 10 crore people speak Telugu, he said representatives from 40 countries had participated in the conference and stressed that children should be taught to love the language.
The chief minister announced that a Telugu university would be established in Rajahmundry in the name of Potti Sriramulu and also unveiled a postal stamp.
Sriramulu, a Gandhian freedom fighter, had undertaken a 58-day fast unto death in 1952 for a separate state for Telugu-speaking people, which ultimately led to the formation of Andhra Pradesh, making him a pivotal figure in the creation of linguistic states in India.
Further, Naidu stressed the need for coordination between the two Telugu states to resolve issues, including water sharing.
He said unity between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana is essential to achieving the top position in the country.
According to the CM, around 3,000 TMC of water is draining into the sea from the Godavari river and from both Godavari and Krishna rivers, about 6,282 TMC of water flows unused into the sea.
Naidu said Andhra Pradesh had never objected to Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project.
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project is a multi-purpose project on the Godavari River in Bhupalpally district. Damage to the barrages, built during the previous BRS regime, became a major issue in the 2023 Assembly election.
Goa Governor P Ashok Gajapati Raju, Assembly Speaker C Ayyannapatrudu, and Minister of State for Rural Development P Chandrasekhar also attended the event.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
