Punjab CM Writes To PM; Asks To Add Punjabi As J&K's Official Language

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on January 28 wrote to PM Modi seeking inclusion of Punjabi as an official language in the Kashmir Languages Bill, 2020. Citing Punjab’s link with J&K since Maharaja Ranjit Singh, CM mentioned that Punjabi was widely spoken during the J&K’s independence and is still the mother tongue of many residents. Although, the Punjabi was not included as an official language list as it will be taught in schools as compulsory subject, Singh added.