Diverse Voices at Lok Sabha: A Melange of Languages in Oath Ceremony

The Lok Sabha showcased India's linguistic diversity as newly-elected MPs took their oaths in various Indian languages, including Hindi, Sanskrit, Bengali, Odia, and more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the ceremony with his oath in Hindi. The occasion marked the first sitting of the new House with a display of India's rich cultural heritage.

In a vivid display of India's linguistic diversity, the Lok Sabha session on Monday saw newly-elected MPs taking their oaths in an array of Indian languages, ranging from Hindi and Sanskrit to Bengali and Odia.

Amid chants of ''Jai Shri Ram'' from the treasury benches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set the tone by taking his oath in Hindi. He was followed by key ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Gadkari.

The ceremony also witnessed members of the opposition raising slogans amid a controversy over alleged irregularities in competitive exams like NEET. Despite the political backdrop, the multilingual oaths highlighted India's cultural richness, making the first session of the new House a memorable one.

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