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Politics
Sikkim CM Praises Nepali Language’s Official Status, Calls for Mother‑Tongue Preservation
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 03:34 AM
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The Chief Minister of Sikkim welcomed the recent official recognition of Nepali and urged the community to safeguard their mother tongue.
Sikkim's Chief Minister publicly applauded the government's decision to grant official status to the Nepali language, a move that acknowledges the linguistic heritage of a large segment of the state's population. In a statement released earlier today, the CM highlighted the importance of such recognition for cultural identity and social inclusion.
The leader emphasized that official recognition alone is not sufficient; sustained efforts are needed to promote Nepali in schools, media, and public administration. He called on educators, civil society groups, and the youth to actively engage in preserving and nurturing the language for future generations.
The announcement aligns with ongoing initiatives across the Northeast to protect regional languages and reflects the state's commitment to multilingualism. Authorities are expected to formulate concrete policies, including curriculum development and resource allocation, to support the Nepali-speaking community.
Stakeholders welcomed the CM's remarks, noting that the endorsement from the highest office could accelerate language preservation programs. The government has indicated that further guidelines will be issued in the coming weeks.
The leader emphasized that official recognition alone is not sufficient; sustained efforts are needed to promote Nepali in schools, media, and public administration. He called on educators, civil society groups, and the youth to actively engage in preserving and nurturing the language for future generations.
The announcement aligns with ongoing initiatives across the Northeast to protect regional languages and reflects the state's commitment to multilingualism. Authorities are expected to formulate concrete policies, including curriculum development and resource allocation, to support the Nepali-speaking community.
Stakeholders welcomed the CM's remarks, noting that the endorsement from the highest office could accelerate language preservation programs. The government has indicated that further guidelines will be issued in the coming weeks.