Upesh Maharjan

• Upesh Maharjan
• Wed, 13 August 2025

Identity Building through State Media

State media’s role in language preservation is not merely about symbolic representation; it serves as a platform for identity-building, civic participation, and cultural affirmation. When ethnic communities see and hear their languages in national institutions, it validates their heritage and fosters pride. Programs in Nepalbhasa, Tamang, Tharu, and other languages allow communities to articulate their histories, struggles, literature, and values in their own voice, something that early mother tongue journalism fought for under much harsher conditions.