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ABSU Protests Across Assam over Assamese Script used for Bodo Language in Educational Appendix

The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) protested across Assam by burning copies of 'Hamkoshar Parishista,' objecting to the use of the Assamese script instead of Devanagari for the Bodo language.

Mahbeez Parbeen | | 2 min read

ABSU Protests Across Assam over Assamese Script used for Bodo Language in Educational Appendix
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In Brief

  1. ABSU burnt copies of 'Hamkoshar Parishista' over Bodo script use.
  2. Bodo is an Eighth Schedule language and Assam’s Associate Official Language.
  3. 'Hamkoshar Parishista' contains learning resources for Assam’s indigenous languages.
  4. ABSU demands withdrawal and use of Devanagari script for Bodo.

The All Bodo Students’ Union (ABSU) conducted protests at multiple locations across Assam, including Guwahati University, on Tuesday, during which they burnt copies of a multilingual appendix titled Hamkoshar Parishista. The appendix includes learning resources for several indigenous languages of Assam, such as Bodo, Rabha, Mising, and Karbi.

ABSU members objected to the representation of the Bodo language in the publication using the Assamese script rather than the Devanagari script, traditionally used for Bodo. They described this as disrespectful to the Bodo language and its literature.

ABSU president Khwrwmdao Wary emphasized that Bodo is recognised under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India and holds the status of an Associate Official Language of Assam. He demanded the immediate withdrawal of the publication in its current form and called for the adoption of the Devanagari script for all Bodo language content in educational materials.

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