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Maithili language facing survival threats

Himanshu Chaudhary Janakpurdham, July 31: Despite being the second most spoken language in Nepal and the first in Madhes Province, the discourse on Magahi, Hindi and Madhesi languages has obscured the context of determining Maithili as an official language in the province. Although the Language Commission has clearly stated Maithili

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