President Murmu Releases Constitution of India in Santhali Language

President Droupadi Murmu today released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Constitution has been published in the Ol Chiki script, marking an important milestone in linguistic inclusion and empowerment of Santhali-speaking communities across India.

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President Murmu Releases Constitution of India in Santhali Language

Empowering Santhali-Speaking Citizens

Addressing the gathering, the President described the occasion as a moment of pride and joy for the Santhali community. She emphasised that access to the Constitution in one’s mother tongue allows citizens to better understand their rights, duties, and constitutional values.

She noted that:

• Language accessibility strengthens democratic participation
• Reading the Constitution in a familiar script deepens civic connection
• Inclusion through language promotes social justice and equality

Centenary of the Ol Chiki Script

President Murmu highlighted that the release coincides with the centenary year of the Ol Chiki script, adding special significance to the event.

She appreciated the efforts of the Ministry of Law and Justice for publishing the Constitution in Ol Chiki during this landmark year, calling it a tribute to Santhali cultural and linguistic heritage.

Leadership and Tribal Welfare

The Vice President, speaking at the event, thanked President Murmu for guiding the initiative. He recalled that during her tenure as Governor of Jharkhand, she took several initiatives for tribal welfare and actively promoted:

• Tribal culture
• Indigenous languages
• Community identity

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State for Law and Justice, was also present at the function.

Constitutional Status of the Santhali Language

Santhali is one of India’s ancient living languages, spoken widely by tribal communities in eastern India.

Key constitutional milestones:

• Included in the Eighth Schedule
• Added through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003
• Spoken across Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar

The publication of the Constitution in Santhali represents another step in India’s commitment to preserving linguistic diversity and promoting inclusive governance.

Exam-Oriented Key Facts

• Constitution of India released in Santhali language
• Script used: Ol Chiki
• Event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
• Ol Chiki script completed 100 years
• Santhali added to Eighth Schedule by 92nd Amendment Act, 2003
• Santhali is spoken in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar

Question & Answer

Q1. The Constitution of India was released in Santhali language using which script?
(a) Devanagari
(b) Roman
(c) Ol Chiki
(d) Perso-Arabic
Answer: Ol Chiki

Q2. Who released the Constitution of India in Santhali language?
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) Vice President of India
(c) President of India
(d) Union Law Minister
Answer: President of India

Q3. Santhali was included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution by which amendment?
(a) 71st Amendment Act
(b) 86th Amendment Act
(c) 92nd Amendment Act
(d) 101st Amendment Act
Answer: 92nd Amendment Act

Q4. The release of the Santhali Constitution coincided with the centenary of which script?
(a) Devanagari
(b) Kaithi
(c) Ol Chiki
(d) Grantha
Answer: Ol Chiki

Q5. Santhali language is mainly spoken in which region of India?
(a) North-East India
(b) Western India
(c) Eastern India
(d) Southern India
Answer: Eastern India

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