Official Language

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Article 343 makes Hindi (Devanagari script) the Union's official language, with English continuing indefinitely under the Official Languages Act, 1963. The Eighth Schedule has grown from 14 to 22 languages, most recently adding Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali via the 92nd Amendment (2003). Articles 350A and 350B protect linguistic minorities.

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Art 343: Hindi is the Union's official language; English continues under the 1963 Act.
Eighth Schedule: 14 → 22 languages over time.
Art 350A/350B protect linguistic minorities.

🔖 60-Second Revision

Part XVII (Art 343-351) = Official Language provisions.
8th Schedule now lists 22 languages.