Recognition of Pali as classical language honours Buddha's great heritage: PM Modi

Every language of ours, including Pali, has played an important role in nation building, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that the recognition of Pali as a classical language honours the great heritage of Lord Buddha, as he took a swipe at past Congress governments for its neglect of India's cultural legacy after the Independence.

In his address at an event held here to mark the International Abhidhamma Divas, he also referred to the current geopolitical scenario and called upon the whole world "to learn from Buddha, keep the war away, and forge a path for peace". He said conferring the status of a classical language on Pali by the government recently, makes this occasion even more special.