Mangalore: Rally demands inclusion of Tulu in 8th Schedule of Constitution
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV)
Mangalore, Sep 7: Tulu is a beautiful language and is also one among the five Dravidian languages. We demand Tulu's inclusion in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and will not stop our struggle till it happens, said Dr Vamana Nandavara, former president of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.
He was addressing a rally demanding rights, organized by Namma Tulunadu Trust near DC's office here on September Saturday 7.
The rally was taken from from Jyothi circle to DC's office. A memorandum was submitted to chief minister through the DC demanding inclusion of Tulu language in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
Kateel temple priest Gopal Krishna Asranna before flagging off the rally said, “To save our culture, Tulu language should be included in 8th Schedule.”
"Though Tuluvas are keen to have their language included in the 8th Schedule, more Tuluvas were expected to attend this rally; unfortunately very few numbers have turned up," he lamented.
Sunitha M Shetty who resides in Mumbai spoke on this occasion and said, “Tuluvas are residing throughout the world. Tulu language is rich in culture and tradition, hence government should this language its due importance."
MLA Moideen Bava who shared the stage said, “There are more than a crore Tulu speaking people throughout the world. Tulu language is a beautiful language adored by everyone.”
Harikrishna Punaroor, Pradeep Kumar Kalkura, Aboobakar, Sarapadi Ashok Shetty, and K N Tailor also spoke on this occasion.
Vijay Kumar Kodialbail, Shrikar Prabhu and others were present.