Aga Ruhullah takes oath in Kashmiri language
Srinagar: Displaying cultural pride, Aga Ruhullah Mehdi, the newly elected Member of Parliament from Srinagar Constituency, chose to take his oath in Kashmiri in the Indian Parliament.
The Kashmir Media Service has reported that representing the National Conference, Ruhullah won in the recent elections by defeating rivals Waheed Para of PDP and Ashraf Mir of JKAP.
His choice to swear in Kashmiri points out the importance of regional languages in national discussions, reports said.
The oath ceremony showed diverse linguistic landscape, with members from different states opting to speak in languages that reflect their cultural heritage.
This decision has resonated strongly with the people of Kashmir on social media, who commend Ruhullah for honoring his native language during the inaugural session of the 17th Lok Sabha.
