ELL: Rajasthani language and Linguistics

[Lakhan Gusain]

Dear Members,

Rajasthani, a member of Indo-Aryan language family, is spoken by
about eighty million persons in Rajasthan and other parts of India
and world.It has eight dialects: Bagri, Shekhawati, Mewati,Dhundhari,
Harauti, Marwari,Mewari, and Wagri. It has a vast literature written
in various genre starting from 1050AD.

   Besides being recognised by the Sahitya Academy, University Grants
Commission, All India Radio (Jaipur-Ajmer), DoorDarshan(T.V.),it has
two Departments of Rajasthani at Jodhpur and Udaipur Universities,it
is a tragedy that it is not recognised by the Eighth Schedule of the
Constitution of India. Still it is considered a 'dialect' of Hindi.

    Since 1947 the movements have been there for its recognition.
Rajasthani speakers are 'mute' as they are not allowed to speak
Rajasthani in governmental offices. Hindi has been imposed on
Rajasthani speakers.

    Now we the like-minded persons are thinking to launch a massive
movement for the inclusion of Rajasthani in the Eighth Schedule of
the Constitution of India. For this, if you think we are struggling
for the genuine reason you are most welcome to join this movement
for the SELF-RESPECT of RAJASTHANI.

If you like these or similar ideas please send an Email to:
Lakhan Gusain <lgusain at hotmail.com>




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