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At Ol Chiki Centenary, President Murmu Champions Santali and Mother‑Tongue Preservation

The President linked the script to Santhali identity, spotlighting new access through a Santali Ol Chiki edition of the Constitution.

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Overview

  • At Karandih in Jamshedpur, Murmu closed the 22nd Parsi Maha and Ol Chiki centenary, opening in Santali with a prayer to ‘Jaher Aayo’.
  • She urged citizens to never forget their mother tongue and delivered her address in Santali.
  • Murmu highlighted that a Santali version of the Constitution written in Ol Chiki was released on December 25.
  • She noted Ol Chiki’s availability on digital platforms, praised Tata Steel’s support, and encouraged wider use in modern technology.
  • The President cited ₹24,000 crore released for particularly vulnerable tribal groups and the Jharkhand chief minister’s pledge to strengthen teaching and official use of Ol Chiki.