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Bhasha Andolan postponed after state government’s assurance

Bhubaneswar: The 825-day-long Bhasha Andolan- a silent black flag protest demanding use of Odia language in official communication was postponed on Monday after assurances from the State Government. Members of the protesting body who met senior officials of the government yesterday were assured that steps will be taken to ensure extensive use of Odia language […]

  • Monday, 26 July 2021
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Op-Ed: Dear Bhasha Andolan! Please See the Danger and Bury the Hatchet

Naveen’s minders must be finding it hard to suppress a chuckle. After all, their sustained efforts to take the wind of out of the sail of Bhasha Andolan, the unique, three-year long movement to press for making Odia the language of all official communication, by driving a wedge between the key persons leading the movement […]

  • Thursday, 10 June 2021
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