Tripura: TSF Stages Protest In Agartala, Demands Use Of Roman Script In Kokborok Language
First Published: 4th September, 2024 16:29 IST
Hamalu Jamatia, general secretary of TSF urged tribal Ministers and MLAs to introduce a bill on the matter during the ongoing Assembly session.
As the Tripura Legislative Assembly’s three-day session began today, the TIPRA Students’ Federation (TSF), one of the largest student organizations primarily comprising tribal students today staged a protest in Agartala, demanding for the introduction of a Bill to officially recognize the Roman script for the Kokborok language.
With intent to attract attention from both the public and lawmakers, the protestors staged the protest on the busy VIP Road in Agartala, a key road connecting the airport, Secretariat, Assembly, High Court, and various districts causing traffic congestion.
Speaking to media, Hamalu Jamatia, general secretary of TSF said that the recognition of the Roman script for Kokborok language is a long-standing demand and the language deserves the same treatment and respect as other languages.
He urged tribal Ministers and MLAs to introduce a bill on the matter during the ongoing Assembly session.
“We want the Ministers and MLAs to discuss our demand for the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language in the ongoing Assembly session and to accord it the same respect as is given to other languages,” said Jamatia.
The longstanding demand for the Roman script for the Kokborok language spoken by the majority of the indigenous population in Tripura has remained unaddressed for more than five decades.
Currently, TIPRA Motha, the largest regional political party in Tripura, is a part of the ruling alliance led by the BJP, with 13 MLAs, including two Ministers.
This makes the demand for the Roman script particularly significant within the political landscape of the state.
Also Watch:
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live ICMR-RMRC NE Transfers Indigenous CRISPR TB Test to Meril Diagnostics for Mass Production
30th April 2025
Live Tripartite Talks on Manipur District Creation Deferred, New Date Awaited
30th April 2025
Live Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Chairs High-Level Security Meeting in Imphal
30th April 2025
Live CM Lalduhoma Meets India Wine Producers Association, Discusses Setting Up Wine Industry in Mizoram
30th April 2025
WE RECOMMEND
ICMR-RMRC NE Transfers Indigenous CRISPR TB Test to Meril Diagnostics for Mass Production
This breakthrough comes as India pushes forward with its ambitious target to eliminate TB.
30th April 2025Tripartite Talks on Manipur District Creation Deferred, New Date Awaited
The meeting, originally slated for April 2025, will now be rescheduled.
30th April 2025Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Chairs High-Level Security Meeting in Imphal
The Governor and officials assessed the current security scenario and strategized coordinated measures to restore peace across the state.
30th April 2025CM Lalduhoma Meets India Wine Producers Association, Discusses Setting Up Wine Industry in Mizoram
During the discussion, AIWPA President Jagdish Holkar proposed setting up a Mizoram Wine Board to lead the state's wine development efforts.
30th April 2025
Meghalaya Steps Up Border Surveillance Amid Security Concerns: Dy CM Tynsong
The Deputy Chief Minister also shed light on persistent land issues affecting fencing efforts along certain stretches of the border.
30th April 2025