On October 4, 1977, Atal Bihari Vajpayee made history by delivering a speech in Hindi at the United Nations General Assembly, marking the first time India’s official language was used at this global forum. As Foreign Minister in the Janata Party government led by Morarji Desai, Vajpayee chose to address global leaders in Hindi, a move that was met with widespread applause. In his speech, he addressed critical issues such as nuclear disarmament and terrorism, making the moment significant not only for its content but also for the prominence it gave to Hindi on the international stage.
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