Importance should be given to learning mother language: Deb

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Thursday said importance should always be given to learning mother language.

"We must learn English and Hindi for our career, but should also attach importance in learning our own language. Mother language always plays a major role in shaping life," Deb said while inaugurating a three-day long children festival at Fatikroy in Unakoti district.

In state capital Agartala, a function was organised Thursday to observe the international mother language day.

Tripura Education Minister Ratanlal Nath speaking at the function said "People of both sides of the border speak the same language, write the same language and eat the same food, so it is a natural cultural expression to celebrate Mother Language Day," Nath said.

He said the "International mother language day is observed all over the world to respect all languages".

State Revenue Minister N C Debbarma said "every language has its importance, so every language should be developed and respected."