Meghalaya approves Khasi, Garo as official state languages alongside English

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Meghalaya's cabinet approved Khasi and Garo as official state languages alongside English on Thursday. Chief Minister Conrad Sangma called the decision historic. The move aims to support demands for including these languages in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. English will remain a common thread. Government communications, assembly debates, and examinations will gradually incorporate Khasi and Garo. Implementation requires amendments to existing acts.

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