Agartala, May 1:
In a significant move to uphold linguistic inclusivity, Hon’ble Congress MLA Shri Sudip Roy Barman has written to the Director of Kokborok and Other Minority Languages, Government of Tripura, registering a strong objection to Minute No. 14 of the Sub-Committee meeting on syllabus upgrading and restructuring of Kokborok textbooks for Classes XI and XII.
In his letter, the MLA expressed deep concern over the exclusion of the Roman script from the proposed printing of Kokborok textbooks for higher secondary classes. Shri Barman emphasized that the use of the Roman script is an integral part of the linguistic identity of a large section of the Kokborok-speaking population. He stated that any attempt to impose a singular script would be detrimental to the inclusive development of the language and its learners.
The Hon’ble MLA urged the department to issue a corrigendum that would officially allow the printing of all Kokborok textbooks, including those for Classes XI and XII, in the Roman script alongside any other officially recognized scripts. He reiterated that such a move is essential to respect the linguistic preferences of various communities and promote a democratic approach to language education.
The letter has sparked discussions among educators, language activists, and community leaders, many of whom view this as a necessary step toward equitable linguistic representation in the state’s educational system.
The Government of Tripura has yet to respond to the MLA’s demand. Meanwhile, stakeholders await further developments on this crucial issue concerning the future of Kokborok language education in the state.
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