'Former PM Narasimha Rao Learnt 17 Languages, Including..': Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu Amid Language Debate

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing language debate, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday said Former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao knew 17 languages, including Hindi.

While delivering a lecture on 'The Life and Legacy of former PM Shri PV Narasimha Rao', Naidu remembered him as a great statesman and visionary the Telugu community is proud of.

Naidu said he had a "very good equation" with him. "He was a student leader, a freedom fighter, a scholar fluent in 17 languages," Naidu said, referring to Rao.

Our beloved Telugu Bidda and a devoted son of Bharat Mata, P.V. Narasimha Rao Garu, led the nation with an iron resolve and balanced leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges.

I fondly remember his remarkable statesmanship, sharp political acumen, and ability to spot… pic.twitter.com/TESAgUCgTF

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) July 15, 2025

"Now we are all talking, why should you learn Hindi? Not only he learnt Hindi, he has learnt 17 languages. That is how he has become a great man," he said.

The remarks come amid the ongoing language debate. The three-language formula under the National Education Policy has faced opposition in states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Several leaders from the southern states have also alleged 'Hindi imposition' by the Centre.

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