![]() Types of Bhoti Language Bhoti comprises of several classifications, such as: * Lehskat or Ladakhi proper- used mostly in Leh, the capital of Ladakh * Shamskat- used mostly in northwest of Leh * Stotskat- used mostly in the southeast in the Indus valley; and * Nubra- used mostly in the north The assortment of Bhoti or Ladakhi language spoken in Zangskar and Upper Ladakh consists of several features of Bhoti and various other characteristics of western dialects of Central Tibetan. The majority dialects of Bhoti language lack tone, except for Upper Ladakhi and Stotskat which have a similar tone to that of Central Tibetan. The written form of Bhoti is usually more Romanised using modified Wylie transliteration, with a 'th' indicating an aspirated dental-'t', for instance. Script of Bhoti Language Bhoti language is generally written in Tibetan script. The occurrence of diglossia, where 2 distinct dialects are utilised by a sole language community, is usual in Bhoti, where it bears close resemblance in pronunciation to written Tibetan than other Tibetan vernaculars. Ladakhis pronounce most of the prefix, suffix and head letters which are silent in Amdo, Kham, ลก-Tsang or Lhasa Tibetan. This is mostly dominant in west of Leh. Recent recognition of Bhoti Language The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, passed a resolution for inclusion of Bhoti language in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution without any opposition, on 27 February, 2011. BJPMP Tarun Vijay introduced a private members bill in the Rajya Sabha, seeking amendment to the constitution for inclusion of Bhoti in the eighth schedule, which is considered to be a move that will improve national integration. |