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* English translation of the speech originally delivered in Punjabi.
MR. SPEAKER: For the sake of our matru bhasha, we will skip lunch today.
Now, let us have Manipuri.
DR. THOKCHOM MEINYA (INNER MANIPUR): Mr. Speaker, Sir,… (Interruptions)
MR. SPEAKER: He is also an hon. Member of the House. He is representing a language of the minority people.
DR THOKCHOM MEINYA : Hon. Speaker Sir, I will speak in Manipuri. When I first came to this august House as Member I took oath in Manipuri. I am really grateful to you Sir, for giving me this opportunity to speak in Manipuri. This is the second time I have got the opportunity to make a speech in Manipuri. Most of the time I speak in English, because hon. Members do not understand Manipuri. Perhaps I am the only member who knows Manipuri language in this House. Whenever I wanted to speak in Manipuri I did not get the opportunity due to paucity of time. On this memorable occasion of International Language Day we express our deep sorrow regarding the incident that took place in Bangladesh.