No proposal to remove Bodo from Assembly proceedings: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma said there is no proposal to remove Bodo from Assam Assembly proceedings or official business. The clarification comes amid concerns over a reported withdrawal and reiterates the government's support for the language.
- Jul 05, 2026,
- Updated Jul 05, 2026, 2:32 PM IST
- The Chief Minister said the Speaker confirmed no such proposal exists
- He called Bodo inseparable from Assam's cultural heritage and identity
- Sarma said the language reflects Bodo history, traditions and aspirations
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 5 clarified that there is no proposal to withdraw the use of the Bodo language from the proceedings or any other official business of the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Sharing the update on X, the Chief Minister said he had been informed by the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly that no such proposal was under consideration.
Sarma described the Bodo language as an inseparable part of Assam's rich cultural heritage and identity, saying it reflects the history, traditions and aspirations of the Bodo community while strengthening the state's linguistic and cultural diversity.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to preserving and promoting the language, the Chief Minister said the Assam government would continue to make every possible effort to support the growth of the Bodo language and ensure that it flourishes for generations to come.
The statement comes amid concerns over the reported withdrawal of the Bodo language from Assembly proceedings, with the Chief Minister categorically stating that no such move has been proposed.
