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Politics
Government assures Punjabi and Gojri to be recognised as official languages
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 06:17 AM
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The government has pledged to include Punjabi and Gojri among the list of official languages, responding to longstanding community demands.
The administration announced today that Punjabi and Gojri will be added to the roster of official languages, a step aimed at addressing persistent calls from linguistic minorities. The statement was issued by the spokesperson of the government, who said the decision reflects a commitment to cultural inclusivity.
Community leaders of the Punjabi and Gojri speaking groups welcomed the assurance, noting that official status would facilitate the use of their languages in government documentation, education and public services. They highlighted that the move aligns with constitutional provisions that allow for the recognition of regional languages.
Officials clarified that the inclusion will involve procedural steps, including amendments to language policy guidelines and the preparation of official terminology. The government expects the implementation to be phased, with priority given to administrative regions where Punjabi and Gojri speakers are concentrated.
The assurance comes amid broader discussions on language policy across the country, where several states have recently expanded the list of official languages to reflect demographic realities. Authorities indicated that further details on timelines and administrative measures will be communicated in due course.
Community leaders of the Punjabi and Gojri speaking groups welcomed the assurance, noting that official status would facilitate the use of their languages in government documentation, education and public services. They highlighted that the move aligns with constitutional provisions that allow for the recognition of regional languages.
Officials clarified that the inclusion will involve procedural steps, including amendments to language policy guidelines and the preparation of official terminology. The government expects the implementation to be phased, with priority given to administrative regions where Punjabi and Gojri speakers are concentrated.
The assurance comes amid broader discussions on language policy across the country, where several states have recently expanded the list of official languages to reflect demographic realities. Authorities indicated that further details on timelines and administrative measures will be communicated in due course.