The Constitution of India has declared Hindi and English to be the languages for transacting business in the Parliament as per Article 120. However, if a member cannot adequately express themselves in either language, they may, with the permission of the Speaker (Lok Sabha) or Chairman (Rajya Sabha), address the House in their mother tongue.
1. 👁️🗨️ In practice, members can now speak in any of the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, as translation and interpretation services are provided to facilitate this.
2. 👁️🗨️Authoritative texts of all laws, bills, and official documents are in English, with Hindi translations also published, but the English version remains legally authoritative.
This multilingual approach ensures wider participation and representation in Parliament, reflecting India's linguistic diversity.
👨🏫 Sudesh Kumar
