Tripura CM ready to accept Roman script for Kokborok language, Tipra Motha claims

Tipra Motha Party, Prime Minister Dr. He claimed that Manik Saha had hinted that he would adopt the Roman alphabet for the Kokborok language spoken by the majority of tribal clans in Tripura. A five-member delegation from the regional party met the prime minister to press him on the demand for the scenario.

Party leader Rabindra Debbarma said on Thursday, January 15, 2026, that the delegation comprising MLAs and Tribal District Council members met with Chief Minister Dr. He said he requested Saha to solve the Latin alphabet issue once and for all. “The Roman alphabet movement for Kokborok is one of the oldest movements in the state,” he said.

Tipra Motha leaders, Dr. He said Saha confirmed that the State government is ready to introduce Latin script in all examination levels under Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE), CBSE and ICSE. Dr. advised them to contact the officials of all three boards.

“When we consider the statements of the BJP leaders on the scenario debate, Prime Minister, they are just political rhetoric, but the government is advocating the Rome scenario,” Mr. Debbarma said. Dr. Saha is said to have told them to write to the central and state education boards on the issue.

Another Tipra Motha leader and former MLA Rajeswar Debbarma stated that they will visit Delhi soon to meet senior officials of CBSE and ICSE.