President Murmu Unveiled Constituion in Santhali language- On December 25, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the Constitution of India in Santhali, scripted in Ol Chiki, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key Highlights
She expressed pride in this milestone for Santhali speakers, enabling direct access to the Constitution in their native tongue. The release coincides with the Ol Chiki script’s centenary, praised by the President for the Law Minister’s efforts.
Dignitaries Present
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal attended the event.
Background on Santhali
Added to the Constitution’s Eighth Schedule via the 92nd Amendment in 2003, Santhali ranks among India’s oldest living languages, spoken widely by tribal communities in Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bihar.
President Murmu Unveiled Constituion in Santhali language
