✨ President Murmu Attends Ol Chiki Centenary ✨
π️ The Grand Event
A historic moment! President Droupadi Murmu graced the 100th anniversary of the Ol Chiki script. The vibrant celebrations took place at the sacred Dishom Jaherthan in Karandih, Jamshedpur.
π About the Ol Chiki Script
- This unique writing system for the Santhali language was created in 1925.
- The visionary creator was Pandit Raghunath Murmu.
- The script features 30 letters and is written distinctly from left to right.
π£️ Promoting the Language
At the 22nd Parsi Maha Santhali Sammelan, the President proudly spoke in Santali! She praised efforts to translate the Indian Constitution and digital tools into the Ol Chiki script.
⚖️ Constitutional Status
A major milestone: Santhali was added to the 8th Schedule of the Constitution in 2003 through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act.