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SHRI RAMCHANDRA HANSDAH (MAYURBHANJ): We have many languages, cultures and religions existing together. It is said, “language is but the vehicle of culture”. To reflect the inclusive character of our country, we have to give recognition to some of the major languages in the Eighth Schedule of our Constitution. Though initially, there were 14 languages, but later, a few Constitutional Amendment Acts added 8 more languages making 22 languages in the List. There are 29 major languages which are spoken by more than 1 million speakers. …(Interruptions)
HON. SPEAKER: Shri Rabindra Kumar Jena is permitted to associate with the issue raised by Shri Ramchandra Hansdah.