1. The Tripura government allows Tiprasa students to choose between Kokborok, Roman script, or Bangla for exams.
2. The decision comes amid protests advocating for linguistic inclusion and fairness.
3. Move seen as a step towards accommodating cultural diversity and ensuring exam equity.
Agartala, Feb 12: Amidst the Kokborok exam script controversy, the Tripura government has affirmed its decision to permit Tiprasa students the option of writing exams in Kokborok, Roman script, or Bangla language and script.
The move follows widespread protests demanding linguistic inclusion and fairness in the examination process.
The controversy arose when students protested against the Tripura Board of Secondary Education’s (TBSE) decision to limit tribal students from using the Roman script for Kokborok language papers. This sparked outrage among indigenous communities, leading to vocal demonstrations.
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, the founder of TIPRA Motha, praised the unity of the people on social media, considering the government’s decision to maintain the status quo as a victory for the next generation.
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The Tripura government clarified that Tiprasa students will retain the option to write exams in either the Roman script or the Nagla script, ensuring no student feels compelled to adhere to a singular script.
This step is lauded for promoting linguistic inclusivity and recognizing cultural diversity within the state.
In response, the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation (TISF), the student wing of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), announced plans to indefinitely block key national highways and rail routes.
The blockade aims to sustain pressure for the protection of linguistic rights and fair examination practices for Tiprasa students.
While appreciating the state government’s decision, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma stressed the necessity of a permanent solution, underscoring the importance of written assurances to safeguard the linguistic identity of the Tiprasa community.
