Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Releases Books of the Constitution in Sindhi Devanagari and Persian Scripts on Sindhi Language Day

New Delhi: Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani has expressed confidence that one day Sindh may separate from Pakistan and become an integral part of India. He said that the Sindhi community has always considered itself not as refugees but as achievers, and has never compromised on its faith in India and Sanatan Dharma.

He was addressing the gathering as a distinguished guest at a ceremony held at the Vice President Enclave in New Delhi, where Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan released books of the Constitution of India translated into Sindhi in Devanagari and Persian scripts on the occasion of Sindhi Language Day.

The event was attended by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Lok Sabha MP from Indore Shankar Lalwani, along with a large number of members of the Sindhi community from across the country. The program was organized by the Legislative Department, Official Language Section, Regional Unit of the Ministry of Law and Justice.

Addressing the ceremony, Speaker Devnani said that although Sindh is currently part of Pakistan, it was an integral part of India before independence. He recalled the Partition of 1947, stating that despite the pain of displacement, millions of Sindhis left behind their homes and wealth but have continued to remain deeply connected to India even after 79 years. He expressed confidence that the day is not far when Sindh may once again become part of India.

He further said that the Indus Valley Civilization is one of the oldest cultures and is deeply connected to India’s heritage. After Partition, Sindhis who migrated to India settled across the country and integrated seamlessly into society. He noted that around one crore Sindhis in India have never depended on anyone and have made significant contributions in business, trade, and entrepreneurship. Despite being just 1% of the population, they contribute nearly 24% of the country’s income tax collection. He also highlighted their global presence in over 150 countries and their important role in strengthening India’s economy, expressing confidence in their contribution towards the vision of a developed India by 2047.

Devnani expressed pride over the publication of the Constitution in Sindhi Devanagari and Persian scripts, calling it a historic moment after the language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution in 1967. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal for this initiative. He described Sindhi as a rich language with 52 letters, more than Hindi and English, and said its inclusion in the national anthem reflects its historical significance.

He also appreciated the Prime Minister’s decision to observe August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, calling it a step that restores dignity and pride to the Sindhi community and others affected by Partition.

The ceremony witnessed the participation of over 200 representatives from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi, including Justice Moolchandani (Chairperson, Rajasthan Human Rights Commission), former NCPSL Director Pratap Tizani, former Chairman of Rajasthan Sindhi Academy Harish Rajani, Manish Gwalani of Jhulelal Sindhi Central Panchayat Committee, retired lecturer Kamla Goklani, RD Tharwani (Sindhu Sahitya Culture Central Panchayat President), Sunil Matai (Ajmer Branch President), trustee Prabhu Longani of Pujya Lal Sahib Temple, and Goradhan Asnani of Amarapura Ashram, Jaipur, among others.