The government of Kyrgyzstan has rejected a proposal by academic… (алфавит · буква · киргизский)
The government of Kyrgyzstan has rejected a proposal by academic experts to remove the letter 'э' from the Kyrgyz alphabet, stating that no official decision has been made to change the alphabet, which remains unchanged with 36 letters. The proposal was deemed personal and potentially disruptive by officials.
Consensus
- The government of Kyrgyzstan opposes changes to the Kyrgyz alphabet as proposed by academic experts.
- The Kyrgyz alphabet currently consists of 36 letters and remains unchanged.
- The proposal was considered a personal initiative rather than an official state policy.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kyrgyz authorities oppose removing the letter 'E' from the alphabet — Коммерсантъ
- Kyrgyzstan Administration Opposes Removal of Letter 'E' from Alphabet — Интерфакс