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April 1 to be celebrated as Bhoti Language Day in Ladakh

Last Updated on April 2, 2022 at 8:35 pm

Under the chairmanship of the Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Leh, a special Executive Council meeting was held today to discuss the celebration of Bhoti language day in Leh. The meeting was attended by all the Executive Councillors and DC/CEO LAHDC Leh.

CEC Gyalson felicitated and expressed his gratitude to the Member Parliament Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal for moving a Private Member Bill in the Lok Sabha to include Bhoti Language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution on 1st April 2022.

Considering it a historic move, the Executive Council of LAHDC Leh unanimously decided to celebrate 1st April as Bhoti language day in Leh Ladakh, symbolizing the significance of the day in the future and this year the day shall be celebrated on 4th April.

Further, the Executive Council of LAHDC Leh appealed to the civil societies and the general public to celebrate ‘Bhoti language day’ in their respective capacities.