DIMAPUR, JANUARY 31 (MExN): The Nagaland GB Federation today suggested letting Nagamese be a second official language for Nagaland besides English. Expressing its opinion on the reported move by the centre to recognise Nagamese as an official language, a press note from the federation’s President, Shaleem Konyak and Geberal Secretary, Shikuto Zalipu said: “There are so many reasons for or against it but the fact is, as of now Nagamese language has becomes our main medium of communication.” Even if not made official, the common people shall depend on Nagamese language as a means of communication; basically the Nagamese language has come a long way, the Nagaland GB Federation said. It stated that “people in rural areas have adapted it as their second mother tongue,” and felt that until suitable alternative common language is adapted, Nagamese can act as a second official language.
