Gandhinagar, Feb. 21 -- On International Mother Language Day, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel extended his best wishes and emphasised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat,' giving due importance to the languages of every state.

Today, any citizen of the country can express themselves in their mother tongue, the chief minister said.

At the Sahitya Gaurav Puraskar ceremony organised by Gujarat Sahitya Academy, the chief minister noted that today's parents place greater emphasis on teaching English to their children.

"While there is nothing wrong with learning English or any other language, children must also be made aware of the significance of the Gujarati language. Regardless of how many languages...