By Pervez Bari, TwoCircles.net
Bhopal: In view of the historical and linguistics relevance of Bhopal a research team from the Department of Linguistics in Aligarh Muslim University, (AMU), Aligarh visited Bhopal to study the linguistic variation among languages spoken in around the Bhopal city.
The team headed by Prof. A.R. Fatihi comprised of 17 students of MA and Research scholars and two faculty members. They visited the localities like – Budhwara, Islampura, Imami Gate, Noor Mahal Payga, Roshanbagh, Aishbagh, Jahangirabad etc. to gather relevant linguistic data from the residents of the locality. The purpose of this linguistics survey is to assess the status of linguistic diversity among the Hindi / Urdu speakers of the region.
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| Dr. Mohammad Ahsan, Regional Director of Regional Centre of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, (MANUU), Bhopal, presenting memento to Prof. A.R. Fatihi (in blue shirt), leader of the AMU team |
The team will analyze the linguistic data and will publish the outcome of the study. The Central Institute of Indian Languages, (CIIL), Mysore is also planning to launch a mega project New Linguistic Survey of India, (NLSI).
Talking to this Correspondent Prof. Fatihi said: ” Bhopal Mein Logon Ko Jazbati Satah Tak Urdu Se Lagao Hai Aur Yeh Zaban Ke Baqa Ka Zamin Hai “.
This positive attitude of the people towards Urdu bodes well for the language as it is in dire straits in Bhopal at present, Prof. Fatihi remarked.
While spokesperson of the team Dr. Samina Surti speaking to this correspondent the said that with the passage of time two languages Urdu and Hindi came closer in Bhopal which is the symbol of linguistic unity. She further added that Bhopal has always been a source of attraction for linguists because of the historical moments of Sanchi.
Dr. Mohammad Ahsan, Regional Director of Maulana Azad National Urdu University, (MANUU), Bhopal’s Regional Centre, extended his help and cooperation to the visiting team from Aligarh. He presented a memento of Charminar to Prof. Fatihi, the leader of the team. ([email protected])