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Raghunath Murmu also known as Pandit Raghunath Murmu or Guru Gomke (05 May 1905 – 1 February 1982 ) was the inventor of the "Ol Chiki" script used in Santali language.

He is known for his significant contribution in Santali litrature. He was a great thinker, writer, philosopher and dramatist.

Early life and Education
Raghunath Murmu was born in Dandbus village of Mayurbhanj district on 5th May 1905. His father Nandlal Murmu was village head and his paternal uncle was Munsi in the court of Raja Pratap Chandra Bhanjdeo.

He was decorated with the Honourary D.Litt by the Ranchi University.

Career
After leaving his technical career he left his job and went for teaching profession in Badamtalia high school. It is said that during this time he became interested in Santali litrature.

Ol chiki Script
Major indian languages scripts have been originated in past but the script for santali language just came recently, from the ideas of gomke a century. He first conceptualized the idea of creating the script in 1920s and during 1940s he successfully created Ol Chiki script. It took him nearly twenty years to make one indeginious script for Santali community.

Before his script creation Santali script was written significantly in Roman Script with some use of Bengali with rare use of Odiya Script.

Publication
He had written over 150 books on various genre including poetry, drama, grammer, novels, story.

He wrote his first novel named Bidu Chandan. His masterpiece work include Darege Dhan, Sidhu-Kanhu and Kherwal Bir.

His works include Hor Serenj, Nel Jong Lagid Ol, Kherwal Bir, Bidu Chandan, Darege Dhon, Ol Chemed, Elkha, Bakhen, Parsi Poha, Ronod, Hital, Ol Urum, Parsi Itun, Lakchar Serenj, Parsi Apad. Most of them published by ASECA Orissa, ASECA Bihar.

Their is also collection of letters written by Gomke named Guru Gira, Letters written by Pandit Raghunath Murmu to various peoples/Associations. ASECA Rourkela Branch.

Honours
Murmu was honoured by Mayurbhanj State Adivasi Mahasabha with the title "Guru Gomke" (the great teacher).

Murmu's birthday, the 5th May, was declared an "optional holiday" by the Odisha chief minister in 2016, and the state culture department was directed to celebrate the day annually. People honour him by celebrating his birth anniversary.

In his honour Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College is made.