Raghunath Murmu (Santali poet)

Raghunath Murmu was an influential Indian poet and writer from the Santali community, born in 1905. He is best known for creating the Ol Chiki script in 1925, which enabled the Santali language to be written and preserved. His work helped promote and sustain Santali culture, literature, and identity. Murmu’s poetry often reflects themes of social consciousness, tribal life, and cultural pride. His contributions have made him a celebrated figure in India’s indigenous history, and he is honored as a pioneer who elevated the Santali language and its literature.