In a recent development, the opposition in Tripura is advocating for the inclusion of Roman or Bengali scripts as options for writing the Kokborok paper in state board exams. Animesh Debbarma, the Leader of the Opposition in Tripura, has appealed to Chief Minister Manik Saha to reconsider the current restriction on writing Kokborok exams only in Bengali script.
Appeal for Script Flexibility
Animesh Debbarma has specifically requested the Tripura Chief Minister to permit students appearing for class 10 and 12 board exams to write the Kokborok paper in Roman or Bengali scripts. The board exams for these classes, facilitated by the Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), are scheduled to commence on March 01, 2023.
Expressing dissatisfaction, Debbarma deems it unfortunate that the board adheres to a decision restricting students to write their Kokborok papers solely in Bengali script, citing resource constraints. He emphasizes that this limitation contradicts the board’s previous practice of allowing students to write Kokborok in both Bengali and Roman scripts for a substantial period, ranging from 15 to 17 years.
Questioning Board’s Facilities
Debbarma raises a pertinent question, highlighting that the board’s past practice of evaluating Kokborok papers in both languages indicates the availability of facilities for this dual-language assessment. The insistence on a single script, according to the Leader of the Opposition, disregards the historical flexibility provided to students.
This appeal from the opposition aims to ensure fairness and inclusivity in the examination process, recognizing the linguistic diversity within the state.
