Gehlot writes to PM, requests to include Rajasthani language in constitution

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to include Rajasthani language in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution and to provide it a constitutional recognition. The chief minister requested PM Modi to circulate appropriate orders regarding constitutional recognition to Rajasthani language.

Jaipur: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that the Rajasthani language be included in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution and to provide it a constitutional recognition.

Gehlot, in his letter, has mentioned that during his previous tenure as CM, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution in 2003 for insertion of Rajasthani in the 8th Schedule and sent it to the Central government. Under this resolution, the Rajasthan government had been demanding to give constitutional status to Rajasthani language a number of times.

Gehlot has also written that Rajasthani language is one of the richest languages in the country, yet not recognised officially.

"Constitutional recognition for Rajasthani is a long pending demand of the people of State. It is important for the protection and preservation of our culture and traditions as well as to connect the younger generation to its roots," the letter read.

The chief minister requested PM Modi to circulate appropriate orders regarding constitutional recognition to Rajasthani language.