PM Modi, addressing the centenary celebrations of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj, reiterated his government's commitment to decolonization, emphasizing the importance of both development and heritage. He highlighted the promotion of Indian languages and the recognition of Prakrit as a classical language.
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