Constitution of India Released in Santhali (Ol Chiki)
Why in the news
The President of India issued a Santhali edition of the Constitution at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key facts
- Released by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Language: Santhali, used by a large tribal population in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Bihar.
- Script: Ol Chiki, the traditional script of Santhali.
Significance
- Brings the national charter to a large tribal community in its own language and traditional script.
Exam angle
- Santhali Constitution: Ol Chiki script, released by the President.
- States with Santhali speakers: Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar.
- Venue: Rashtrapati Bhavan.