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| Poswal appeals President Kovind to consider Gojri as J&K’s official language | | |
Early times Report
Jammu, Sept 24: Political activist of Jammu and Kashmir Eshfaq ur Rehman Poswal has appealed to the President of India to consider inclusion of Gojri Language in the list of official languages of J&K UT.
In a press release, Poswal requested the President of India to consider the sentiments of 7 to 8 lakh nomadic tribal Gujjar population of J&K so that the people of this community do not feel ignored. In this regard, Poswal has also written a letter to the President of India requesting that “Gojri Language may also be considered for inclusion in the list of official languages of J&K UT”.
He said that ignoring Gojri Language will deprive Gujjar Community people of J&K of availing benefits of various govt welfare schemes besides keeping these people away from the functioning of govt offices. It may be mentioned here that prior to the passage of bill in the Parliament regarding official languages of J&K, Poswal had also written a letter to the Prime Minister of India Narendera Modi and the Rajya Sabha Chairman also requesting that Gojri should also be considered for inclusion in the list of official languages of J&K UT.
Poswal said that Gujjar Community is the third largest population of in J&k and particularly Gojri Language is spoken by almost 7 to 8 lakh nomadic tribal population of J&K UT. |
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