International Mother Language Day | Why Punjabi is Disappearing: The Politics Behind Language Loss in India

On International Mother Language Day, read Nishtha Sood’s personal essay on how Hindi’s dominance is eroding the Punjabi language, reshaping identity, and reinforcing linguistic hierarchies in India’s cultural and social landscape.

Feb 22, 2025 - 07:30
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International Mother Language Day | Why Punjabi is Disappearing: The Politics Behind Language Loss in India
On International Mother Language Day, read Nishtha Sood’s personal essay on how Hindi’s dominance is eroding the Punjabi language, reshaping identity, and reinforcing linguistic hierarchies in India’s cultural and social landscape.

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