Bodo Language in Parliament: The people of Bodoland are celebrating a proud moment as the Bodo language has officially been included in Parliament’s simultaneous interpretation services. This milestone marks a significant step in preserving and promoting the region’s linguistic heritage. In addition to Bodo, five other languages have also been incorporated: Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Urdu, and Sanskrit.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced the inclusion of Bodo language in the Parliament’s translation process during a parliamentary meeting.
What is parliament’s simultaneous interpretation services?
Parliament’s simultaneous interpretation services provide real-time translation of speeches and debates into multiple languages. This allows all members of Parliament to understand and participate, no matter their preferred language.
During discussions, interpreters translate speeches live into other languages, and the translations are broadcast to members through headphones. This service is especially important in multilingual countries like India, where many regional languages are spoken. By offering this service, Parliament ensures everyone can communicate easily and be fairly represented, regardless of their language.
Bodo Language Added to Parliament Translations
India previously had 10 languages included in Parliament’s translation services, in addition to English and Hindi. These languages were Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. With the recent inclusion of six more languages—Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Urdu, and Sanskrit—India’s translation services have expanded significantly.
Northeast Languages in Parliament’s Simultaneous Interpretation Services
As of today, only three Northeast Indian languages—Assamese, Manipuri, and Bodo—are recognized in Parliament under the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
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1. What are the languages included in the Parliament’s Simultaneous Interpretation Services in 2025?
Indian Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has announced the inclusion of six languages in Parliament’s Simultaneous Interpretation Services. These languages are Bodo, Dogri, Maithili, Manipuri, Urdu, and Sanskrit.