Sir
There was a time when All India Radio and Indian Television were considered as institutions, where besides other social responsibilities, language proficiency was also an important feature. Lexicographers and linguistic experts were hired for the training of newcomers and staff. The same pattern was followed in the newspapers. The silver screen was another medium where efforts continued to teach people by using the correct language. As a result of that, both listeners and viewers while enjoying the high standard of language also used to understand how the correct language was spoken. Those people who are now in their 40s still remember the appropriate language and its grammar, having idioms and couplets by the media and entertainment celebrities. Those days are gone now and it seems difficult if the same standards are being maintained.
In the fast changing scenario probably we neither have time nor need to take care of the language. Most of the people think it is quite enough the language is being spoken and the message is conveyed and it is not their headache. Nowadays it seems the language itself is the biggest victim of the hi-fi lifestyle. We are the real culprits against our own respective languages. No one has the time to ponder why the language is being vandalised by none other than us.
Yes, the spoken language should be an easy communication but in the name of easiness, there should be no murder of language by the street phases and slangs. Finally, to preserve our national language with correct usage is our common responsibility and if we do not accomplish the task, future generations will not forgive us
Yours etc …..
Mool Raj
R /O Village Bhagota
Distt &Teh Doda
