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Hans India
26-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Tripura students' body fights for Kokborok
Tripura: The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), an indigenous Student body of Tripura, launched an indefinite strike demanding for the adoption of the Roman scripture for Kokborok. Kokborok, the primary language of Tripura's indigenous communities, was first recognized as an official state language in 1979 for the first time under the two commissions set up by Legislator Shyama Charan Tripura and Linguist Pabitra Sarkar. But disputes over its script remain unresolved. Hundreds of TSF and Youth Tipra Federation (YTF) activists gathered at several parts of Agartala, calling for the immediate recognition of the Roman script as Kokborok's official writing system and postponement of the Class 10 and 12 Kokborok exams until the issue is resolved. The controversy over script reignited last year, when TBSE (State board) chief Dr Dhananjoy Gonchoudhury instructed all the examination center to permit only the Bengali script for writing Kokborok. TSF in-charge and YTF General Secretary James Debbarmacritisisedthe State Government for consistently ignoring the demands of the indigenous people for over five decades and failing to respect the linguistic preferences of the community. Kokborok serves as the lingua franca amongst the tribes of Tripura. To maintain this linguistic balance, the language must be accessible in the script that is most widely used. A survey conducted in 2019-2020 by the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Tripura, found that only 6 out of 6649 students chose the Bengali script. Similarly, a 2021-2022 survey found that just 4 out of 9147 students used the same, showing that 98% preferred the Roman script. These findings highlight the need to implement the Roman scripture for Kokborok to protect students' rights, promote literacy, and preserve Tripura's linguistic and cultural heritage.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura students org launches drive against illegal immigrants
Agartala: The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), a wing of the North East Students' Organisation (NESO), on Thursday announced the launch of a Clean Illegal Immigrants Drive-Out Mission. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They urged Tripura govt to take steps to implement ministry of home affairs (MHA) directive on the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. TSF general secretary Hamalu Jamatia said the TSF expresses its deep concern following the notification issued by the MHA on May 19 on illegal immigrants. They said the notification clearly instructs all state govts, including Tripura, to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh within 30 days. "We urge the Govt of Tripura to take this matter with the highest degree of seriousness. Reports and updates from various regions of the state indicate a steady influx and settlement of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, and in many instances, individuals have already been apprehended by local authorities. Despite these actions, the problem continues to escalate," he said. They claimed that the TSF is receiving credible reports of illegal immigrants settling in several districts, including Gomati, Dhalai, Sepahijala, South Tripura, West Tripura, and North Tripura. This widespread and unauthorised settlement poses a serious threat to the demographic balance, land rights, cultural identity, and overall security of the indigenous people of Tripura. Agartala: The Twipra Students' Federation (TSF), a wing of the North East Students' Organisation (NESO), on Thursday announced the launch of a Clean Illegal Immigrants Drive-Out Mission. They urged Tripura govt to take steps to implement ministry of home affairs (MHA) directive on the identification and deportation of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now TSF general secretary Hamalu Jamatia said the TSF expresses its deep concern following the notification issued by the MHA on May 19 on illegal immigrants. They said the notification clearly instructs all state govts, including Tripura, to identify and deport illegal immigrants from Bangladesh within 30 days. "We urge the Govt of Tripura to take this matter with the highest degree of seriousness. Reports and updates from various regions of the state indicate a steady influx and settlement of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh, and in many instances, individuals have already been apprehended by local authorities. Despite these actions, the problem continues to escalate," he said. They claimed that the TSF is receiving credible reports of illegal immigrants settling in several districts, including Gomati, Dhalai, Sepahijala, South Tripura, West Tripura, and North Tripura. This widespread and unauthorised settlement poses a serious threat to the demographic balance, land rights, cultural identity, and overall security of the indigenous people of Tripura.
