Classical status for Manipuri
IFP Bureau22 Aug 2023
Manipuri Language which is included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution has been listed as one of the dying languages of the world.
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Manipuri Language which is included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution has been listed as one of the dying languages of the world.
The 32nd Manipuri Language Day celebration was held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound on Sunday.
WAMA questioned whether the authorities concerned are delaying the process on purpose despite efforts of WAMA, the people and Rajya Sabha MP Manipuri King Leisemba Sanajaoba to develop the Meiteilon language.
IFP Editorial: What the revivalists do not understand is that Manipuri language is a dynamic language and it has the strength to absorb foreign words into its fold and also adapt to change and modern realities.
With regards to recognising the Manipuri language as classical language, the Central government had asked to submit requisite recommendations through an empowered state committee, MP Leishemba Sanajaoba said.
IFP Editorial: Now, is the time for pushing the demand for making Manipuri a classical language of India. Despite being the lingua franca of the state, it is spoken in Manipuri populated areas in Bangladesh, Myanmar and other Northeastern states like Assam and Tripura.
WAMA president Naokhamba said that the Manipuri language has met all the criteria given by the Union government for getting the status of classical language.
IFP Editorial: What the revivalists do not understand is that Manipuri language is a dynamic language and it has the strength to absorb foreign words into its fold and also adapt to change and modern realities.
The titular king of Manipur and Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba said that he had brought up the matter of recognising Manipuri as a classical language of India.
The Meidingus of Manipur have always been champions of Manipuri culture and continuity of core value systems even in the onslaught of cultural invasions from the West, and Meidingu Leishemba Sanajaoba is trying hard to live upto the tradition set by his ancestors.