Proposal to Include Mizo Language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution
The Mizoram Legislative Assembly recently passed a unanimous resolution seeking the inclusion of the Mizo language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, aiming to grant it national recognition and strengthen the linguistic identity of the Mizo community. The proposal was introduced by the state’s Education Minister Vanlalthlana and marks the revival of a similar demand first made in 1991. The move reflects the broader effort of northeastern states to secure constitutional recognition for their indigenous languages.
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