Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges longtime settlers to list 'Assamese' as mother tongue in census

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Himanta Sarma Urges Assam Settlers To List Assamese As Mother Tongue During Census

Sarma said the people of Barak Valley, which has a predominantly Bengali-speaking population, and the tribals can exercise their own discretion while identifying their mother tongue.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges longtime settlers to list 'Assamese' as mother tongue in census

Assam's Chief Minister has called on long-term residents to officially declare Assamese as their primary language. He emphasized that residents in the Barak Valley and tribal communities can choose freely. The government's focus is on promoting and preserving indigenous languages for future development, alongside substantial investments in infrastructure and social welfare. Moreover, the government's commitment to combatting child marriage remai…