Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Tripura Students Protest for Roman Script in Kokborok
Imagine a language called Kokborok spoken by people in Tripura.
Some people want to write it using the Roman alphabet, like English.
The TSF, a student group, is protesting because they want this too.
Kokborok was made an official language a long time ago, but they're still arguing about the writing style.
The government once told schools to use a different alphabet, Bengali, but the students don't like this.
Surveys show most students prefer the Roman script.
The students are now on strike, hoping the government will listen and let them use the Roman script to protect their language and culture.
Twipra Students' Federation (TSF) launched an indefinite strike.
The strike demands the adoption of the Roman script for Kokborok.
Kokborok was first recognized as an official state language in 1979.
The state board instructed examination centers to permit only the Bengali script.
Surveys show a preference for the Roman script among students.
- Who
- The Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) and Youth Tipra Federation (YTF).
- What
- An indefinite strike demanding the adoption of the Roman script for the Kokborok language.
- When
- The strike was launched recently.
- Where
- Agartala, Tripura.
- Why
- To get the Roman script recognized for Kokborok, preserve the language, and protect students’ rights.
TSF and Supporters
State Government (Implied)
Script Preference
TSF and Supporters
Advocating for the Roman script.
State Government (Implied)
Not explicitly stated in the text.
- Organization
- Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF)
- Language
- Kokborok
- Official Recognition
- 1979
- Primary Script Preference
- Roman Script
- Location
- Tripura