JOURNAL ARTICLE

Never forget mother tongue: President Murmu urges people at Ol Chiki script centenary celebrations.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on President Droupadi Murmu's address at the 22nd Santali 'Parsi Maha' and the centenary celebrations of the Ol Chiki script, emphasizing the importance of preserving mother tongues and cultural identity. During her speech in Karandih, she highlighted the significance of the Ol Chiki script, created by Pandit Raghunath Murmu in 1925, as a symbol of Santal identity and urged collective efforts for societal betterment. Murmu also announced the release of the Constitution of India in the Santali language using the Ol Chiki script, and acknowledged contributions from Tata Steel and various individuals to the promotion of Santali literature. The event was attended by notable figures, including the Governor and Chief Minister of Jharkhand, who reaffirmed their commitment to the development and teaching of the Santali language. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:India Together. 2025/12, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Language and Linguistics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190578410
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