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Lok Sabha goes multilingual: Interpretation in all 22 scheduled languages; Kashmiri, Konkani, Santhali added

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 19 August 2025 ()
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the availability of simultaneous interpretation in all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, completing the list with the addition of Kashmiri, Konkani, and Santhali. This advancement ensures smoother communication, reflecting India's linguistic diversity in parliamentary proceedings. BJP MP Dr.
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