JOURNAL ARTICLE

Prof. Chandrakirti advocates for Pali's inclusion in Eighth Schedule of Constitution.

  • Published In: India Together, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article discusses Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at a program on Abhidhamma Day, where he emphasized the importance of granting classical status to the Pali language, the language of Gautam Buddha's teachings. Professor Chandrakirti advocated for Pali's inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, highlighting its significance for Buddhists. Buddhist followers praised the government's recognition of Pali as a classical language and expressed hope for its reinstatement in the UPSC, as well as its integration into literature and online platforms in the future. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2024/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:180357400
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