Tipra Motha's Demand for Kokborok in Roman Script: Preserving Cultural Identity and Linguistic Rights"
Tipra Motha, a political party representing the indigenous people of Tripura, has been advocating for the recognition and promotion of Kokborok, their native language, in Roman script. Kokborok is an indigenous language spoken by the Tripuri people in the northeastern Indian state of Tripura. The party has been demanding the inclusion of Kokborok in the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution, which lists the recognized languages of the country. They argue that this recognition would provide official status and legal protection to the language, ensuring its preservation and development. The primary focus of the demand is to introduce Kokborok in Roman script, making it more accessible and widely used in various domains such as education, administration, and communication. Proponents of this move believe that using the Roman script will facilitate better integration with the global community and enable the Tripuri people to connect with a wider audience. Advocates argue that promot