Include Manipuri in currency notes: MP
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 12 2021:
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba has urged the Centre to put Meetei/Meitei Mayek (Manipuri script) in Indian currency notes today.
Addressing Parliament during 'zero hour', Sanajaoba said the Manipuri language-Meetei/Meiteilon along with other languages like Konkani and Nepali was included in the 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution on August 20, 1992 .
Accordingly, Konkani and the other languages except Manipuri have been depicted on the currency notes.
Stating that the Manipuri script-Meetei/Meitei Mayek is being taught at Master's level at present, Sanajaoba said Manipuri language written in Meetei/Meitei Mayek should be represented/depicted in the Indian currency notes.
Inclusion of the Manipuri language/script in the Indian currency notes is a wish and a long cherished dream of the Manipuri people and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, he said.