19th January is Kokborok Language Day. The language is spoken by Tripuris. Tripuris include Tripura, Tripuris, Jamatia, Koloi, Rupini, Uchchoi, Noatia and Reang(Bru) communities of Tripura(India). Tripura was ruled by 184 Kings before merging with India on 15-10-1949. The Kokborok languge is taught in Colleges & University in Tripura. This language was given a State language status in Tripura. Sometimes, some dignitaries in the State mentioned it to be a second language and the Bengali language is the first. The Language Act does not spell that Kokborok is second language and Bengali language is first one. Both the languages are State Language in Tripura(India). There is no question of first or second language as per Act. Kokborok language can not be disregarded by saying Kokborok is a second language in the State. The members of Kokborok speaking should ensure that this language continues to survive as this is their identity. The Government of India should elevate Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council(TTAADC) which is presently under Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India in to a full-fledged State "Tipraland" for their self-determination under Article 2 & 3 of the said Constitution to save them from extinction for they have been reduced from majority to minority due to historic reasons of refugees influx since 1947 to 1971, although refugees started flowing in to the State from 1946 itself. The Kokborok language & demand for State is for making survival of Tripuri(s) and + other sons of soil.
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