<s>[INST] Can the President extend the use of English for official purposes beyond the initial 15-year period specified in Article 343(2)? [/INST] No, the President cannot extend the use of English for official purposes beyond the initial 15-year period specified in Article 343(2). The 15-year period is a firm deadline after which the English language can only be used if Parliament passes a law providing for its use as per Article 343(3). </s>