Save Lepcha Language Committee Marches from Kalimpong to Kolkata Demanding Inclusion in School Curriculum

A foot march was carried out from Kalimpong to Kolkata by the Save Language Committee demanding the inclusion of the Lepcha language in the West Bengal school curriculum.

The objective of this march was to strongly raise the demand for the preservation of the Lepcha language and culture.

“According to sources”

After completing a 12-day-long journey, the participants reached near the Kolkata Press Club today. Upon arrival, they held a rally and staged a peaceful protest.

The protesters stated that the Lepcha language is an ancient and rich cultural heritage of the state, and including it in the school curriculum is essential for its preservation. They alleged that due to government neglect, the language is gradually moving towards extinction.

The Save Language Committee appealed to the state government to take a positive decision on this demand at the earliest, so that future generations can stay connected to their mother tongue and cultural heritage.

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