Odisha / Malati Murmu Passes Away At 51
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- Malati Murmu, a leading promoter of the Ol Chiki script and Santali language, passed away at 51.
- As editor of the Santali magazine Fagun, she nurtured indigenous voices and safeguarded the community’s linguistic heritage.
- Widely respected for her contributions, she inspired a generation of Santali writers and was remembered as a passionate cultural leader.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 31: Malati Murmu, a prominent advocate of the Ol Chiki script and the Santali language, passed away at her government residence this morning. She was 51.
Murmu was widely recognized for her tireless efforts to promote Santali literature and culture. A
As the editor of the Santali magazine Fagun, she played a pivotal role in nurturing indigenous voices and preserving the linguistic heritage of the Santali community.
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Her contributions to the spread of Ol Chiki—the script devised for the Santali language—earned her respect among scholars, writers, and cultural activists. Through her editorial work and advocacy, she inspired a generation of Santali writers and readers to embrace their language with pride.
Colleagues and admirers have expressed deep sorrow at her untimely demise, remembering her as a passionate cultural leader who dedicated her life to the preservation and promotion of tribal identity and literature.
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