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TSF calls for indefinite strike seeking Roman script for Kokborok

Agartala, Mar 20 (UNI) The Tripura Students Federation (TSF), an Indigenous students' organization affiliated with North East Students Organisation (NESO), has announced an indefinite blockade of all National Highways from Friday demanding Roman script for Kokborok (language spoken by tribal).
TSF General Secretary Hamalu Jamatia demanded a fresh exam of Madhyamik for Kokborok the question paper of which was set in Bengali script early this week and the students of English medium weren't able to write the exam. Also, sought to reschedule the Higher Secondary exam of the Kokborok language slated on Friday.
TSF leaders expressed frustration over the prolonged neglect of their demands, and said, “We have been persuading authorities over finalization of Kokborok script. Last year, we met the Governor. We also submitted a memorandum to the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) and CBSE, urging them to ensure Kokborok question papers are available in both scripts, and we were assured,” Jamatia underlined.
Last year, the Chief Minister also assured the Tripura assembly that until finalisation of the script for Kokborok, students wouldn’t face any problem in writing exams as both Bengali and Roman script and question papers would also be in dual language. Despite assurances, just three days ago Kokborok question paper was set only in Bengali script for Madhyamik exam, Jamatia stated.
As a result, several students from English medium schools were unable to read the question paper, thereby not able to write their answer script. No teachers on duty in the exam helped them to understand the questions, which caused panic among students, he alleged.
Under these circumstances, TSF has decided to launch an indefinite strike demanding the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok. TSF and other tribal parties have repeatedly called on the government to address the issue for six years, but their appeals have gone unanswered.
Jamatia warned that unless the authorities resolve the matter, the agitation will continue.
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