Politics of language | Urdu Hindi Conflict| Bengali lang movement | FT Tariq Rahman |117 |TG Podcast

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring a captivating discussion with Mr. Tariq Rahman In this episode, we delve into the intricate relationship between languages and politics, exploring how linguistic differences can sow the seeds of discord. Using the poignant example of the Hindi-Urdu conflict, we unravel how two languages once peacefully coexisted, only to become symbols of division among two religions. Join us as we dissect the aftermath of Pakistan's creation, where the imposition of Urdu as the lingua franca catalyzed the division between East and West Pakistan. Tune in for an insightful exploration of the politics of languages and their profound impact on society

Tariq Rahman is a Pakistani academic scholar, newspaper columnist, researcher, and writer. Dr. Tariq Rahman is the Dean of Beaconhouse National University, Lahore

0:00 Highlights
01:30 Introduction
02:55 Who is Tariq Rehman
09:49 Politics of language
18:56 Urdu Hindi Conflict
30:30 Hindu-Muslim Divide
36:06 Is Hindi an artificial language?
38:30 Imposing Urdu in Pakistan

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