Bundeli, Bagheli & Other MP Languages Are Older Than Hindi – So Why Are They Just ‘Dialects’ Now?

Our Bundedi, Bagheli, Malwi, Nimari and other spoken languages are much older and historical than Standard Hindi (Khari-Boli). These all have distinct liguistic and unique cultural identities. Yet, today they all are considered as dialects of Hindi rather than being categorized as Independent languages in the constitution. Shouldn't these languages be recognized as Independent languages in the Eighth schedule just like maithili and dogri? Just because they lack modern institutional support doesn't mean they are just dialects. I think calling these languages just "dialects" is a colonial-era and post-independence administrative mistake that needs to be corrected. Their age, literature, and distinct identity make them worthy of official recognition as separate languages. They should be preserved through education, literature, and digital media. What's your view on this? Dont you think Hindi is directly affecting our age old spoken languages? In my locality some people even feel shame to speak their regional languages.