Hyderabad, March 2 -- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday emphasised the importance of nurturing Indian languages, calling them a "gold mine of literature."

He encouraged inclusivity, stating that India's rich linguistic diversity is a source of pride. With 22 languages used in Parliament, Dhankhar highlighted the significance of preserving and promoting every Indian language.

"India is a land of rich languages. Sanskrit, Bangla, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and several other languages. Even in Parliament, simultaneous translation takes place in 22 languages," Dhankhar said while interacting with the students of IIT Hyderabad.

"Our civilizational ethos tells us inclusivity. Should there be a confrontational stance on language i...