Sikkim observes 32nd Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas
First Published: 20th August, 2023 19:19 IST
It was on August 20, 1992, the constitution of India gave recognition to the Nepali language in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution
The 32nd Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas was celebrated today in Sikkim with great enthusiasm.
It was on August 20, 1992, the constitution of India gave recognition to the Nepali language in the eighth schedule of the Indian constitution.
Nar Bahadur Bhandari, the Chief Minister of Sikkim at that time, along with his wife Dil Kumari Bhandari, who was the Lok Sabha MP of Sikkim, played a pivotal role in the recognition of the Nepali language under the Indian Constitution.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang recalled and recognized the significant efforts of former Chief Minister Lt. Nar Bahadur Bhandari and former MP Dil Kumari Bhandari.
“They led the Nepali language recognition movement for years until it was officially acknowledged in 1992.Their unwavering commitment truly defined the struggle for language recognition”, said the Chief Minister while addressing the gathering here at Chintan Bhawan today.
Furthermore, he highlighted how the movement, initiated by Anand Singh Thapa in 1956, concluded on August 31, 1992, when the President signed the inclusion of language’s to be listed the Constitution of India.
This achievement was marked by the passage of the recognition in both houses of Parliament in 1992.
Stressing on the significance of this day, Chief Minister said that it serves as a festival to be cherished where our Members of Parliament can address the legislature in Nepali language.
Therefore, people should develop an inherent understanding that this day, as well as others like it, holds great significance to the public, he added.
Chief Minister then highlighted of building a hall at Nepali Sahitya Parishad Bhawan including a Nepali TV channel from Sikkim in strengthening and promoting Nepali language.
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