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The opposition BJD in Odisha has called for second language status for Sambalpuri, or Kosali, and its inclusion in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. The party claims that over 1.5 crore people in 11 districts speak the language, and it has a rich literary heritage with numerous books, dramas, and a dictionary. Kosali songs and handloom sarees are also popular.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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