Archive · 26 Dec 2025
President Murmu releases Santhali Constitution
President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language on December 25 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Santhali is an ancient language spoken by many tribal people in states like Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
It was added to the Constitution's Eighth Schedule in 2003.
The president said it's a proud moment for Santhali people to have the Constitution in their own language, written in the Ol Chiki script.
She thanked the Law and Justice Minister and his team for this effort.
Important people like the Vice President and the Law Minister were present at the event.
President Droupadi Murmu released the Constitution of India in Santhali language at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 25.
Santhali is one of India's most ancient living languages, spoken by tribal people in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
The language was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution through the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003.
President Murmu expressed pride and joy that the Constitution is now available in Santhali, written in the Ol Chiki script.
The president appreciated Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal and his team for this achievement.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
- What
- Release of the Constitution of India in Santhali language
- When
- December 25
- Where
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Why
- To make the Constitution accessible to Santhali-speaking tribal people in their own language
- Language
- Santhali
- Script
- Ol Chiki
- Location
- Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
- Date
- December 25
- Significance
- Ancient living language of India
- Amendment
- 92nd Amendment Act, 2003
- Dignitaries Present
- Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal
Sources
President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali language
President Murmu releases Constitution in Santhali language
President Murmu releases Constitution of India in Santhali language
President Droupadi Murmu Releases The Constitution Of India In Santhali
Droupadi Murmu Releases Constitution Of India In Santhali Language
