Tripura's Chief Minister Rejects Roman Script for Kokborok Amid Cultural Concerns

Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has dismissed calls to adopt the Roman script for Kokborok, spoken by 19 tribes. He emphasized cultural preservation and encouraged tribal intellectuals to develop a unique script. The decision comes amid political alliances and the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections.

Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has firmly opposed the introduction of the Roman script for the Kokborok language, citing cultural preservation as a key concern.

Speaking at a party event in South Tripura, Saha underscored the importance of tribal heritage, urging tribal intellectuals to devise their own script for Kokborok.

This stance comes as the Tipra Motha Party, an ally of Saha's ruling BJP, pushes for script change ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)