Use of Hindi on social media only in Hindi-speaking states: Modi government

Facing criticism from various sections, government on Friday said the use of Hindi on social media is only for states speaking the language and is not being imposed on non-Hindi-speaking states.

"Use of Hindi on government of India's social media platforms is only for Hindi-speaking states... Hindi is not being imposed on non-Hindi-speaking states," an official spokesperson said.

"Existing policy on Hindi reiterated for official social media platforms," the spokesperson said.