President Droupadi Murmu extended her greetings to the creator of the Ol Chiki script for the Santali language, Pandit Raghunath Murmu on his birth anniversary today. In a social media post, President Murmu said, the farsightedness and creativity of Pandit Murmu gave a new identity to the Santali language.

She noted that the Ol Chiki script promoted education, literature, and expression in Santali and gave momentum to the overall development of the Santhal community. The President also urged people to draw inspiration from his ideals and resolve to remain committed to the preservation and promotion of the nation’s cultural heritage, while contributing to building a developed and inclusive India.