The Bhasha Suraksha Sammilani on Friday said it would hold a special State-level meeting at the Jayadev Bhavan here on August 18 instead of its proposed dharna fixed for the day in the wake of the State Government’s assurance to implement the Orissa Official language Act 1954.Sammilani convenor and MP Baishnab Parida informed that Ministers and MlAs of various political parties have been requested to attend the meeting.
They would be urged to discuss and decide on how Odia can be used as the official language of the State in the coming Monsoon Session of the State Assembly.
Besides, plans would be chalked out to strengthen the Sammilani, he said, adding that he has also called upon Odia lovers to join this meeting.
