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Karnataka Cabinet Approves Tulu as Second Official Language
The Karnataka Cabinet approves Tulu as a second official language for administrative use in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The approval is linked to Article 345, which authorises a State legislature to adopt one or more languages in use for official purposes of the State.
Tulu as Second Official Language in Karnataka (Administrative Use):
| Dimension | Key Details |
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| Constitutional Provision | Article 345 provides for a State legislature to adopt, by law, any one or more of the languages in use for official purposes of that State. |
| Primary Speakers | Tulu is the mother tongue of the Tuluva people, an ethnolinguistic group that also comprises a large part of the Mangalorean community. |
| Geographical Spread | Tulu is also spoken in parts of Kasaragod district in Kerala. |
| Language Classification | Tulu is considered a member of the South Dravidian group, along with languages like Kodava. |
| Vocabulary Influences | The Tulu vocabulary comprises elements from Sanskrit, Arabic, Portuguese, and Kannada. |
| Stated Reasons for Vocabulary Absorption | The absorption of vocabulary elements is linked to trade, religious practices, and cultural exchanges over the centuries. |