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Congress Greets Tripura on Kokborok Day, Celebrates Indigenous Language

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extended warm greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kokborok Day, celebrating the ancient and culturally vibrant indigenous language. Kokborok is recognized as one of the state languages of Tripura, a status it achieved on January 19, 1979. According to the 2011 Census, over 880,000 people, representing nearly 24% of the state's population, speak the language. Tripura Congress president Asish Kumar Saha and the Indian Overseas Congress also shared wishes for the day, hoping for the language's global recognition and pride in cultural heritage.

Key Points: Congress Greets Tripura on Kokborok Day Language Celebration

  • Celebrates ancient Kokborok language
  • Language recognized as state language in 1979
  • Spoken by nearly 24% of Tripura's population
  • Congress leaders extend wishes for global recognition
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Congress chief Kharge extends greetings to people of Tripura on occasion of Kokborok Day

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge extends Kokborok Day greetings, celebrating the ancient Tripura language recognized as a state language in 1979.

"Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kokborok Day. - Mallikarjun Kharge"

New Delhi, January 19

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday extended greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kokborok Day.

In a post on X, Kharge said, "Warm greetings to the people of Tripura on the occasion of Kokborok Day. This special observance celebrates Kokborok -- an ancient, culturally vibrant indigenous language spoken for millennia, and highlights the richness of India's diversity and shared values."

Kokborok, the mother tongue of communities, namely Debbarma (Tripuri), Reang, Tripura, Jamatia, Noatia, Kalai, Rupini, Murasing, and Uchoi, is recognised as one of the state languages of the State of Tripura. It got recognition as the state language on January 19, 1979. According to the 2011 Census report, the number of Kokborok-speaking people is 8,80,537, which is 23.97% of the state's total population.

Tripura Congress president Asish Kumar Saha also congratulated the state citizens on the occasion.

"Today, on the 48th anniversary of Kokborok language. Wishing everyone a very Happy Kokborok Day. I believe With consistent efforts and encouragement, Kokborok will get its due recognition and respect across the world," Saha said.

Indian Overseas Congress also extended warm wishes on the occasion.

"We extend our warm wishes to our sisters and brothers in Tripura on Kokborok Day. The day commemorates the initial recognition of Kokborok as an official language in 1979. May this day bring about unity and inspire pride in our diverse cultures and rich heritage," the party's overseas outreach division wrote on X.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Good gesture by Kharge ji. But I hope this isn't just a seasonal tweet. Real support means pushing for more Kokborok in education and official use. The language needs more than just annual greetings to thrive.
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Aman W
As someone from the Northeast, I appreciate this. Our languages and identities are often overlooked in the national discourse. Every Indian should know about Kokborok and the rich culture of Tripura. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
This is beautiful. India's strength is in this incredible diversity. Learning about languages like Kokborok makes me proud of our country's heritage. Happy Kokborok Day to all celebrating!
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Vikram M
Recognition in 1979, but still only about 24% speakers? We need concrete policies to preserve and promote our indigenous languages before they fade. More power to the Kokborok speaking community.
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Nisha Z
Unity in diversity is not just a slogan. It's days like these that remind us what it truly means. Warm wishes to Tripura! May the Kokborok language continue to flourish for generations to come. 🙏

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