Kolkata, Feb. 21 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday emphasised the significance of linguistic diversity, highlighted the state government's recognition of various languages and stressed the importance of preserving and celebrating one's mother tongue on International Mother Language Day.

Addressing a gathering to mark International Mother Language Day, West Bengal CM Banerjee said, "Every year, we celebrate this day as this day belongs to everyone. The language I speak is my mother tongue, and I will have feelings towards it, but our government has also recognised many other languages."

Banerjee said that while people naturally feel connected to their mother tongue, the state government has made efforts to acknowled...