India's President honors Santali philosopher Raghunath Murmu on his 119th birth anniversary for creating the "Ol Chiki" script, the first written language for the Santali people.

India's President, Droupadi Murmu, honored Santali philosopher, writer, and educator Pandit Raghunath Murmu on his 119th birth anniversary. Known for creating the "Ol Chiki" script, the first written language for the Santali people, Raghunath Murmu significantly enriched the cultural identity of the Santali society. His contributions to the Santali language have increased opportunities and awareness for the community.