Understanding the terminology used in political contexts in Hindi can significantly enhance your grasp of Indian politics and its discourse. Here, we explore some essential terms that frequently appear in political discussions, news articles, and debates.
Rajneeti (राजनीति) – This term translates to “politics” in English and is used broadly to refer to the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.
भारतीय राजनीति बहुत जटिल है। (Indian politics is very complex.)
Sansad (संसद) – This is the Hindi term for “Parliament” and refers to the supreme legislative body of the country.
संसद का मॉनसून सत्र जल्दी शुरू होगा। (The monsoon session of the Parliament will start soon.)
Rajya Sabha (राज्य सभा) – Literally translating to “Council of States,” this is the upper house of the Parliament of India.
राज्य सभा में कई महत्वपूर्ण विधेयक पास हुए हैं। (Several important bills have been passed in the Rajya Sabha.)
Lok Sabha (लोक सभा) – Known as the “House of the People,” it is the lower house of India’s bicameral Parliament.
लोक सभा में आज बहुत बहस हुई। (There was a lot of debate in the Lok Sabha today.)
Pradhan Mantri (प्रधानमंत्री) – This term means “Prime Minister,” the head of the government in India.
प्रधानमंत्री ने नई योजना का ऐलान किया। (The Prime Minister announced a new scheme.)
Rajyapal (राज्यपाल) – Known as the “Governor,” this official is the head of a state in India and acts as the representative of the President.
राज्यपाल ने विधानसभा को भंग कर दिया। (The Governor dissolved the state assembly.)
Vidhayak (विधायक) – This word refers to a “Legislator” or a member of the legislative assembly in a state.
विधायक ने अपने क्षेत्र के विकास के लिए कई प्रस्ताव रखे। (The legislator presented several proposals for the development of his area.)
Matdaan (मतदान) – This means “voting,” the method by which people express their choice or opinion in a formal election.
मतदान के दिन सभी नागरिकों को वोट देना चाहिए। (All citizens should vote on the day of voting.)
Chunaav (चुनाव) – This term translates as “election,” a formal group decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office.
अगले महीने लोक सभा चुनाव होंगे। (The Lok Sabha elections will be held next month.)
Janmat (जनमत) – This means “public opinion” or the collective opinion of the people of a society or state on an issue or problem.
सरकार ने जनमत संग्रह की घोषणा की। (The government announced a referendum.)
Samvidhan (संविधान) – Known in English as “Constitution,” it is the supreme law of India and lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles.
संविधान के अनुसार, सभी नागरिकों को समान अधिकार प्राप्त हैं। (According to the constitution, all citizens are entitled to equal rights.)
Vipaksh (विपक्ष) – This term refers to the “Opposition” in politics, the major political party or group opposed to the government.
विपक्ष ने बजट पर सवाल उठाए। (The opposition raised questions on the budget.)
Neta (नेता) – This is a general term for “leader,” often used to refer to those holding or running for office in political contexts.
नेता ने जनसभा में भाषण दिया। (The leader gave a speech at the public meeting.)
Shasan (शासन) – This means “governance” or “administration,” referring to the actions and processes of governing.
शासन को जनता की समस्याओं का समाधान करना चाहिए। (The administration should solve the problems of the people.)
Understanding these terms provides a foundational grasp of the political landscape in India, helping those studying the language to better comprehend news, discussions, and literature in a political context.
