{
  "id": 6664071,
  "title": "NCW conclave in Delhi, furore in Kerala: ‘Centre forcing Hindi’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ncw-conclave-in-delhi-furore-in-kerala-centre-forcing-hindi",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T23:33:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/ncw-conclave-in-delhi-furore-in-kerala-centre-forcing-hindi-10872650/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A workshop organized by the National Commission for Women in Delhi has sparked controversy in Kerala, with women legislators boycotting the event due to the exclusive use of Hindi. Chief Minister V D Satheesan of Kerala accused the central government of \"forcing Hindi at a national conclave and intimidating delegates from non-Hindi speaking states,\" violating the constitutional principles of unity and diversity. The two-day workshop, held on September 7 and 8 at Taj Surajkund Resort, saw eight United Democratic Front legislators walk out, citing the lack of provision for English sessions. Kerala's Minister for Labour, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development, Milk Co-operatives, and Women & Child Development, Bindhu Krishna, expressed disappointment, stating that the event could have been conducted at the BJP office and that the NCW had failed to address the concerns raised by the legislators. Despite the NCW chairperson's promise to investigate the issue, no action has been taken so far.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "NCW conclave in Delhi sparks controversy in Kerala over Hindi-only policy",
    "Kerala CM V D Satheesan accuses central govt of forcing Hindi, intimidating delegates",
    "8 UDF legislators boycott event due to lack of English sessions provision"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - India",
        "title": "NCW conclave in Delhi, furore in Kerala: ‘Centre forcing Hindi’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/ncw-conclave-in-delhi-furore-in-kerala-centre-forcing-hindi-6665841",
        "published": "2026-09-10T23:33:32.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}