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Politics
Jammu Punjabi Morcha Calls for Punjabi to Be Restored as Official Language in Jammu & Kashmir
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 10:36 PM
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The Jammu Punjabi Morcha has formally requested the Jammu & Kashmir government to reinstate Punjabi as an official language, citing the linguistic heritage of the region.
The Jammu Punjabi Morcha, an organization representing Punjabi‑speaking residents of the Jammu region, has publicly urged the state government to restore Punjabi as an official language of Jammu & Kashmir.
Punjabi has long been spoken by a significant portion of the population in Jammu, yet it currently lacks official status in the state's language policy. The group argues that reinstating Punjabi would acknowledge the cultural and linguistic identity of its speakers.
In its appeal, the Morcha highlighted the importance of preserving linguistic diversity within the union territory and called on authorities to consider the community’s request.
The demand reflects ongoing discussions about language recognition in Jammu & Kashmir, where multiple languages coexist. The government’s response to the Morcha’s plea remains to be announced.
Punjabi has long been spoken by a significant portion of the population in Jammu, yet it currently lacks official status in the state's language policy. The group argues that reinstating Punjabi would acknowledge the cultural and linguistic identity of its speakers.
In its appeal, the Morcha highlighted the importance of preserving linguistic diversity within the union territory and called on authorities to consider the community’s request.
The demand reflects ongoing discussions about language recognition in Jammu & Kashmir, where multiple languages coexist. The government’s response to the Morcha’s plea remains to be announced.