In a recent development, the Rajasthan Government ordered the elimination of Urdu and Persian words from the police lexicon. Terms like adam pata, khana talashi, and bayan tahriri will be phased out. The home department is aiming for Hindi and English alternatives to replace these phrases in crime records.

What is the Reason Behind the Replacing?

In a directive to DGP U R Sahoo on October 3, Jawahar Singh Bedham, the State Home Minister stressed that many of the Urdu and Persian phrases used in the police force today, have their roots in the Mughal era. These words are comparatively complex and challenging for newly recruited officers as well as the general public. He pointed out that this linguistic barrier is resulting in significant communication errors and misunderstandings.

Bedham further reasoned that the use of Persian and Urdu in law enforcement procedures dates back to a period when these was a requirement. Throwing light on the issues, the minister advocated to transition to more simplified languages like Hindi and English.

The minister declared that Hindi should replace Urdu in all police correspondence and documents, to ensure clarity. In an interview with TOI, he highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously addressed the issue of Urdu terminology in legal documents and procedures. He also emphasized the need for a more accessible language in official processes.

According to the directive, Hindi phrases such as Pata Nahi, Jagah ki Talashi, and Likhit Bayan, will replace Urdu terms: Adaam Pataa, Khana Talashi, and Bayaan Tahreer.

Bedham has also requested a formal proposal from the DGP to initiate the changes.

It is an Attempt to Target these Languages

The directive has not been welcomed well by some opposition leaders. Tariq Anwar, Congress Lok Sabha MP slams the Rajasthan administrations decision to forbid the use of Urdu and Persian words. He called the decision an attempt to target these languages. He highlighted that Urdu is a core language of Indias linguistic heritage.

Anwar stated, It is the state governments own decision, but by doing this, they aim to show they are against Urdu and Persian.

He further remarked that Urdu was born and established in India. However, unfortunately, it is being connected to religion.

Criticizing the Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan, the Congress MP stated, The BJP and this government are trying hard to erase Urdu from this country. However, despite their efforts, Urdu is spreading across the world.

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