The indefinite rail-road blockade in Tripura was lifted on Monday evening following assurances from the state government regarding the use of Kokborok language scripts in upcoming exams, a state minister confirmed.
Tipra Indigenous Students Federation (TISF), the student wing of the main opposition party Tipra Motha, had organised the blockade.
Kokborok, spoken by nearly 24% of Tripura's population, currently lacks a standardised script, with students typically using the Bengali script for exams.
State Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced that students would now have the option to write Kokborok language papers in both Bengali and Roman scripts for class 10 and class 12 exams conducted by the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), starting March 1.
Chowdhury emphasised Chief Minister Manik Saha's commitment to students' welfare, stating that despite the minimal usage of the Roman script (less than 2% of students opt for it), the government would accommodate both options.
Following the minister's announcement, TISF acknowledged the state government's decision, stating that students would be allowed to choose between Bengali and Roman scripts. They expressed gratitude to various organisations and individuals who supported their cause and announced the withdrawal of the rail-road blockade via a Facebook post.
Asst Inspector General (AIG) of law and order, Jyotishman Das Chowdhury, confirmed the lifting of the blockade and assured the restoration of train services and vehicular movement.
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