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Girish Alva
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With huge number of speakers in Coastal KA & KL, Tulu is one of the oldest Dravidian languages!

A language will survive only when it is used in speaking, in writing & in Literature. Though the script is not used much, Tuluvas keep the lang & culture alive.

#TuluOfficialInKA_KL
Tulu is a language of the masses, saints/ poets, of the hills, rivers & valleys which treasured the beauties of the nature, language of peace & compassion. Today it's struggling for its identity.

We urge Govt to include #TuluTo8thSchedule of Constitution.

#TuluOfficialinKA_KL
This is what I found about the origin of Tulu language. Directly derived from the Proto- South Dravidian language.

Such an ancient language with rich culture and heritage attached to it need to be revived. Please support.

#TuluOfficialinKA_KL
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