A group of civil society members successfully advocated for the reinstatement of the Urdu signboard at Varanasi City Railway Station. The station, known for its diverse heritage, previously had signboards in Hindi, English, and Urdu. However, after renovations, the Urdu signboard was not restored for months, leading to protests. The...
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group's memorandum addressed the lack of Urdu signage, questioning the rationale behind its exclusion and whether political motivations were involved. The Urdu board was eventually restored on July 27, 2023, highlighting the importance of Urdu's linguistic and cultural significance for a large population. This victory marked a setback for attempts to erase the shared cultural identity represented by the language.