Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation (TRCF) urged the UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi to included Gojri language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Dr Javaid Rahi, Secretary, TRCF said that the foundation has written a letter to Sonia Gandhi reminding her about the promises made to the Gujjar community people during her visit to the State in 2010.
“You (Sonia Gandhi) promised to empower the Gujjar community socially, economically, politically and culturally, but till date nothing has been done in this regards”, Dr Rahi said.
He added that the State Government has already recognized Gojri language in the 6th schedule of the State Constitution and urged Sonia Gandhi to include it in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution during the forthcoming Budget session.
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