Date: 2026-02-21Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Release of the updated Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil languages and the latest Legal Glossary (English–Hindi) on International Mother Language Day
**Executive Summary**
On International Mother Language Day (February 21, 2026), the Vice President released the updated Constitution of India in Gujarati and Tamil languages, and the latest Legal Glossary (English-Hindi). The release signifies a step toward linguistic inclusivity and accessibility of the nation's foundational document in regional languages. The event was held at the Vice President's Enclave.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Release of Updated Materials:**
* The updated Constitution of India was released in Gujarati and Tamil languages.
* The latest edition of the Legal Glossary (English-Hindi) was released.
* **Statements and Recognition:**
* The Prime Minister's message recognized the importance of linguistic inclusivity and the efforts of the Legislative Department.
* The Minister of State for Law and Justice commended the Department's work and highlighted the historical context of International Mother Language Day, referencing the Bengali language movement.
* The Secretary, Legislative Department elaborated on the Department's efforts and recognized the contributions of the Regional Languages Unit and the Official Languages Wing.
* **Contextual Information:**
* The Minister of State for Law and Justice referred to the UNESCO Resolution, the UN General Assembly Resolution, and the declaration of 2008 as the International Language Year.
* The release of the first edition of the Santhali version of the Constitution on 25 December 2025 was recalled.
* The 8th edition of the Legal Glossary (English-Hindi) was released.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens**
* **Impact**: Increased accessibility to the Constitution and legal terms in regional languages, promoting understanding and engagement.
* **Action Required**: Utilize the updated resources to understand the Constitution and legal terminology.
**Legislative Department**
* **Impact**: Recognition for efforts in promoting linguistic inclusivity and accessibility.
* **Action Required**: Continue efforts to translate and update legal materials in regional languages.
**Regional Languages Unit and Official Languages Wing**
* **Impact**: Appreciation for their contributions to the translation and updating of the Constitution and Legal Glossary.
* **Action Required**: Continue to support the Legislative Department in their efforts to expand language access.
Key Entities Referenced
Constitution of India: The fundamental law of India, updated in Gujarati and Tamil languages.
Legislative Department: The department responsible for translating and updating the Constitution and Legal Glossary.
Legal Glossary (English-Hindi): A glossary of legal terms translated from English to Hindi, updated to the 8th edition.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Release of the updated Constitution of India in
Gujarati and Tamil languages and the latest Legal
Glossary (English–Hindi) on International Mother
Language Day
Posted On: 21 FEB 2026 7:53PM by PIB Delhi
On the occasion of International Mother Language Day (21 February 2026), Shri C. P.
Radhakrishnan, the Hon’ble Vice President released the updated Constitution of India in Gujarati and
Tamil languages and the latest Legal Glossary (English–Hindi), at a function held at the Vice
President’s Enclave. The event marked a significant step in making the nation’s foundational document
accessible in its updated version in more regional languages.
Shri Narendra Modi, the Hon’ble Prime Minister in his message on the occasion, which was read
out, recognised the importance of linguistic inclusivity while facilitating access of the Constitution and
laws to the citizenry. He appreciated the efforts of the Legislative Department in bringing out the updated
version of the Constitution in Gujarati and Tamil languages and the latest Legal Glossary (English–
Hindi) by use of simple Hindi words.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent charge) for Law and Justice
commended the Department’s work and highlighted the background of International Mother Language
Day, recalling the then East Pakistan’s struggle in 1952 to protect Bengali language against the imposition
of Urdu. He referred to the UNESCO Resolution, the UN General Assembly Resolution, and the
declaration of 2008 as the International Language Year. He recalled the release of the first edition of
Santhali version of the Constitution by the Hon’ble President on 25 December 2025 and her appreciation
for this initiative.
Dr. Rajiv Mani, Secretary, Legislative Department elaborated on the Department’s efforts in bringing
out the Constitution in Gujarati and Tamil languages, along with the 8th edition of the Legal Glossary
(English–Hindi). He listed the languages in which the Constitution has been translated and updated, with
a special mention of Santhali. He appreciated the contributions of the Regional Languages Unit and the
Official Languages Wing and the officers of the Legislative Department.****
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