Recognize Kosali as official language of Odisha state, demands Adhikar organization of Malmanda village of Gaisilat block under Bargarh district. The members of the organization, Saroj Sahu, Sushanta Sahu, Dolamani Sahu, Tulsiram Seth, Suresh Sahu, Tarani Sahu, Gopal Bariha, Rakesh Rana, Sunil Sahu, Ajit Bariha, Himanshu Barik, Sudam Sahu etc hold on the protest in front of Lord Buddha statute at the village outskirt. The silent protest was joined by noted Kosali language activist Saket Sreebhushan Sahu.
Currently, notices are given in the villages of western Odisha in Odia. Not very literates understand the full implications of these notices. Civil servants from other areas who do not even have rudimentary knowledge of Kosali language cannot communicate with citizens, thus resulting in miscommunication. Out of 29 states, 15 have more than one official language. Out of 7 union territories, 6 have more than one recognized language. In a democracy, freedom of expression is a fundamental right of the citizen. Good governance requires efficient communication between the citizens and the government. In this context, Kosali language should be recognized as the official language of Odisha along with Odia. This will facilitate governance in western Odisha which is educationally backward and affluent with adivasis.
