Preserve native languages : Assam Sahitya Sabha

According to the demand charter, the sabha wants a separate directorate to preserve and popularize the indigenous mother language of the state. The Sahitya Sabha General Secretary Paramananda Rajbongshi said ‘We, the sabha want that the local mother languages like Bodo, Karbi, Dimasa should be used in their respective areas where these communities has separate councils. Also the Assamese language should be used as the language for communication of official work .’ 

 

‘We appeal to the government to install Assamese software in the computers of the government offices so that it is helpful for the government officials. We also demand a separate budget allocation for the language in the upcoming budget session for the implementation of the Assamese language at official levels’, added Mr. Rajbongshi. 

 

After submission of the demand charter yesterday, the secretary said ‘ If the state government ignores our demand then we will stage a dharna in front of the Rajbhawan as we are firm for our demand. Meanwhile, reacting to this step of the Sahitya Sabha, Anil Sharma ,a senior citizen says ‘ Though its too late for this step as our children do not know how to speak their mother tongue fluently but the sabha should try their level best to implement their demand’.