A group of NGOs and social activists informed the United Nations about the Indian Constitution which protects the country's linguistic minorities, especially in the Northeast region.They were speaking at a side event organised by Sindhi Adhikar Manch (Association) titled "Linguistic Minorities & Human Rights in India" during the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.The panellists included Gobind Gurbani, CEO of Sindhi Adhikar Manch (Association), Parmita Sarma from Akshar Foundation and Arvind Kumar from Focus Global Reporter.Gurbani addressed the audience and emphasised that Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution provided a fundamental right to linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutes of their choice.Article 350 A empowers the state to establish and impart primary education in the mother tongueGurbani added that Sindhis came to India empty-handed after partition in 1947 but have been supported by the government as partners in ...
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