Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday slammed Delhi-run GB Pant Hospital for issuing a controversial circular barring the use of Malayalam language by its nursing staff at work. However, the chief minister lauded the hospital authorities for withdrawing the circular following criticism from various sections of the society. The chief minister said Malayalam is one of the official languages of India which has a classical language status. Detailed guidelines hereThe chief minister praised officials of Pant hospital for taking corrective measures by revoking the circular. The news agency also reports that according to the circular issued by the hospital, a complaint had been received regarding Malayalam language being used for communication in working places in GIPMER.

Source: Mint June 07, 2021 01:07 UTC