Kokborok Day: Congress President Kharge extends greetings to Tripura

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Tripura Congress president Asish Kumar Saha, and the Indian Overseas Congress extended greetings on Kokborok Day, celebrating the ancient indigenous language of Tripura and its recognition as a state language in 1979.

Congress Chief Greets Tripura on Kokborok Day

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."

About the Kokborok Language

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.

More Leaders Extend Wishes

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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