Vice-President Launches Tamil & Gujarati Versions of Constitution

On the occasion of International Mother Language Day, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the updated Tamil and Gujarati editions of the Constitution of India along with the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The initiative aims to make constitutional knowledge more accessible in regional languages and strengthen democratic participation. The move highlights India’s commitment to linguistic diversity and multilingual governance.

Constitution of India in Tamil and Gujarati: Why It Matters

The release of the Constitution of India Tamil edition and Gujarati edition reinforces the importance of mother tongues in shaping identity and cultural continuity.

Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasized,

• Every Indian language carries centuries of heritage and wisdom
• The Constitution celebrates multilingualism as a national strength
• Few countries provide their Constitution in so many languages

By making the Constitution available in regional languages, the government promotes wider constitutional awareness and inclusive governance.

International Mother Language Day: A Symbolic Occasion

International Mother Language Day is observed globally on 21 February to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. Releasing the Constitution in Tamil and Gujarati on this day underlines the significance of preserving and promoting India’s rich linguistic heritage.

India is home to,

• 22 officially recognized languages under the Eighth Schedule
• Hundreds of dialects and regional tongues
• One of the world’s most linguistically diverse populations

The initiative aligns with the broader vision of strengthening cultural identity through language.

Expansion of Multilingual Constitution Editions

The Vice President appreciated Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal for expanding the availability of the Constitution in multiple Indian languages under the leadership of Narendra Modi.

In recent years, official translated versions have been released in,

• Bodo
• Dogri
• Santhali
• Nepali (released for the first time last year)

This continuous expansion strengthens access to constitutional rights and responsibilities across regions.

8th Edition of Legal Glossary (English-Hindi): Key Features

Along with the regional Constitution editions, the 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) was also released.

The updated Legal Glossary aims to,

• Simplify complex legal terminology
• Assist lawmakers and judicial officers
• Support students and researchers
• Promote clarity in policymaking

The Vice President described it as not just a reference book but an instrument of empowerment that deepens constitutional awareness and democratic participation.

Tamil and Gujarati: Languages of Literary and Cultural Depth

Speaking about Tamil and Gujarati, the Vice President highlighted their literary brilliance and philosophical depth.

• Tamil is regarded as one of the world’s oldest classical languages
• Gujarati has a rich literary and cultural tradition

He also recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks in Malaysia praising Tamil as a proud gift of India to humanity.

Question

Q. The 8th Edition of the Legal Glossary released is in which languages?

A) Hindi-Tamil
B) English-Gujarati
C) English-Hindi
D) Sanskrit-Hindi