TIWN Feb 12, 2024
AGARTALA, Feb 12 (TIWN): Various student organizations of Tripura regional parties have called for a strike, and road blockades in Tripura on Monday seeking restoration of Roman script for uses of Kokborok language in Tripura Board of Secondary Examination (TBSE) conducted examinations. Twipra Students Federation (TSF), an independent student organization members gheraoed CM’s residence today morning when various places were witnessing road blockades and protests in this state. The agitators raised slogans demanding the withdrawal of TBSE’s decision on temporary prohibition in Roman script uses for TBSE examinations. A tussle was generated between the police and the TSF activists. Later police arrested all the protesters and vacated the CM residence area.
The issue erupted after TBSE declared that Roman script could not be used for Kokborok language anymore. Till now both Roman and Bangla were allowed whereas the sudden order has generated resentment and also hurdles for many students who are from English medium backgrounds.
TBSE President however has put an excuse of sending a request to CBSE to allow Roman script for Kokborok and the request is yet pending.
Various student organizations today called for strike and blockade against the decision of TBSE.
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