Agartala, January 15, 2026: In a significant push for linguistic reform, members of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and elected representatives from the Tipra Motha party have formally submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Prof. (Dr) Manik Saha on Thursday demanding the official adoption of the Roman Script for the Kokborok language.

The memorandum signed by Pradyot Kishore Manikya, royal scion and Chairman of the Administrative Reform Committee of TTAADC and endorsed by ministers, MLAs, and MDCs, argues that the imposition of alternative scripts has hindered the growth of Kokborok. It calls for immediate recognition of the Roman Script across educational and administrative platforms.

The key demands outlined in the memorandum include the adoption of Roman Script as the official script for Kokborok, the printing of Kokborok question papers in Roman Script for CBSE, ICSE, and TBSE examinations, the publication of all Kokborok textbooks in Roman Script, and the inclusion of Roman Script in government service recruitment examinations, including those conducted by the Tripura Public Service Commission.

The memorandum cites constitutional provisions Articles 14, 29(1), and 350A and the Sixth Schedule to support the legal validity of the demand. It also emphasizes that the State of Tripura has full competence to implement this change through executive or policy decisions.

Kokborok was recognized as a state language in 1979, and the demand for Roman Script dates back to 1967. The current appeal is backed by language commissions and academic experts who argue that Roman Script offers greater accessibility and aligns with the linguistic aspirations of the indigenous communities.

The appeal bears the signatures of Animesh Debbarma, Minister of State for Forest and Environment; Brishaketu Debbarma, Minister of State for Industries and Commerce; and Swapna Debbarma, Member of the Legislative Assembly, along with over 30 other MLAs, Executive Members, and Members of the District Council from the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.

The leaders expressed hope that the government would act swiftly to empower Kokborok speakers and ensure linguistic equity in Tripura’s multicultural landscape.