Urdu signboard reinstated at Varanasi City Railway Station after intervention from the civil society membersA group of civil society members successfully advocated for the reinstatement of the Urdu signboard at Varanasi City Railway Station. The station, known for its diverse heritage, previously had signboards in Hindi, English, and Urdu. However, after renovations, the Urdu signboard was not restored for months, leading to protests. The...
more... group's memorandum addressed the lack of Urdu signage, questioning the rationale behind its exclusion and whether political motivations were involved. The Urdu board was eventually restored on July 27, 2023, highlighting the importance of Urdu's linguistic and cultural significance for a large population. This victory marked a setback for attempts to erase the shared cultural identity represented by the language.
Varanasi City Railway Station pe Urdu ka signboard fir se laga diya gaya hai! Civil society ke members ne railway authorities ko convince kiya aur unka yeh effort successful raha. Station pe Hindi aur English ke saath Urdu ka signboard bhi pehle se tha, lekin renovation ke baad, months tak Urdu...
more... ka signboard nahin laga. Isse society members ne protest kiya aur unhone railway authorities ko memorandum bhi diya. Isme unhone Urdu signboard ko nahin lagne ka reason poocha aur ye bhi poocha ki kya yeh koi political move tha. July 27, 2023 ko Urdu ka signboard fir se laga diya gaya, aur yeh ek badi jeet thi kyunki bahut saare logo ki identity se Urdu language juda hai.