Many Telugu words are being replaced by their English equivalents in our day-to-day communications these days, leading to a gradual erasure of the former. We should protect it and encourage youngsters to avoid using English words frequently, said Andhra Pradesh Official Language Commission Chairperson P. Vijaya Babu.
Speaking at a State-level programme organised to celebrate the 160th birth anniversary of Telugu poet Gidugu Venkata Rammurthy, also Telugu Language Day, on Tuesday here, Mr. Vijaya Babu said Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has emphasised the need for honouring litterateurs every year.
The programme saw a participation from youngsters and Telugu language aficionados. A number of cultural programmes, all demonstrating the greatness of the language through songs, dance performances and a play, were held during the four-hour-long event.
