Is it necessary to speak Hindi to live in India? Delhi BJP councilor Renu Chaudhary was caught on camera saying “Learn Hindi, otherwise…” to the foreign footballer. Under the guise of park rules or language pressure? Foreign coaches under the shadow of fear, heated debate erupted on social media.
New Delhi. A video related to Patparganj area of Delhi is in the news these days on social media. In this video, Delhi BJP councilor Renu Chaudhary is seen getting angry at a foreign footballer for not speaking Hindi. It is not just about a park, but this matter has now reached language, behaviour, politics and tolerance. People are asking the question – Is it necessary to speak Hindi to live in India? And is this kind of behavior right with a foreign citizen?
What happened in the video that created controversy?
In the viral video, it can be clearly seen that BJP councilor Renu Chaudhary is arguing with a foreign national present in a public park in Delhi. She asks him why he hasn’t learned Hindi despite living in India for so many years. Not only this, she also says that if he does not learn Hindi then he may have to suffer the consequences. Many people watching the video were surprised to hear this.
What warning was given citing the rules of the park?
In one part of the video, Renu Choudhary mentions the rules of the park. She says that the park should be closed by 8 pm and if any criminal activity happens here, the responsibility will be on the people present there. She is seen pointing towards someone outside the camera and talking in a stern tone, which makes the atmosphere more tense.
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Who is the foreign footballer and what is he doing in India?
While talking to the media, the foreign citizen told that he had come to India about 12 years ago. He joined a football academy and started teaching football to children in different parks of Delhi. He said that before Covid, 40 to 45 children used to come to every session and the atmosphere was quite good. The academy closed after the pandemic, but he started coaching on his own.
What work was he doing for poor children?
The foreign footballer says that after 2022, he especially chose those children who had talent but did not have resources. He gave jerseys to children, sent them to tournaments and helped them advance. According to him, some children have later joined services like army and police. This is the reason why he is very hurt by this incident.
Why was the foreign coach so scared after the incident?
The foreign footballer clearly said that this incident happened on December 13, when he was playing football in the park with his Indian friends. At first he thought it was a joke, but when he was repeatedly interrupted for not speaking Hindi, he got scared. He says, “If this continues, I may have to leave India.”
What did Renu Chaudhary say in her defence?
After the controversy escalated, Renu Choudhary gave clarification. He said that the park was being used for professional coaching, for which neither permission was taken from MCD nor any fee was being paid. He also said that his staff tried to talk to the coach several times, but the conversation could not take place due to language barriers.
Is the issue of language or politics correct?
Local people and social media users believe that this is not just a matter of rules, but excessive strictness was shown regarding the language. A resident of Mayur Vihar said that when Indians live in other states, they also do not learn the language there. In such a situation, how right is it to expect a foreigner to learn Hindi is a big question.
What are people saying on social media?
Anger regarding this video is clearly visible on social media. Many users called it “disgusting behaviour”, while some said it was wrong to create an atmosphere of fear in the name of language. Some people called it language politics spreading in Delhi after Bengaluru and Mumbai.