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Meghalaya Adds Khasi and Garo as Official Languages Alongside English
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🗓 23 Jun 2026, 03:02 AM
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Meghalaya has officially recognized Khasi and Garo languages as official languages, adding them to English.
The state of Meghalaya has officially declared Khasi and Garo as its official languages. This decision adds these indigenous languages to English, which previously held official status.
The move aims to further promote and preserve the linguistic heritage of the state. Khasi and Garo are widely spoken by the respective communities in Meghalaya.
This legislative action underscores the state's commitment to recognizing and empowering its diverse cultural and linguistic landscape.
The move aims to further promote and preserve the linguistic heritage of the state. Khasi and Garo are widely spoken by the respective communities in Meghalaya.
This legislative action underscores the state's commitment to recognizing and empowering its diverse cultural and linguistic landscape.