Bihar Mandates National Song and Anthem at Official Events and Schools
National song, anthem now mandatory at official events, schools in Bihar
Hindustan Times
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The Bihar state government has mandated the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at the start of all official events and in schools. This directive aims to instill nationalism and unity among students and citizens.
- 01Bihar government mandates singing of national song and anthem at official events and schools.
- 02Events will start with 'Vande Mataram' and conclude with the state song.
- 03The directive aims to promote nationalism and cultural values among students.
- 04The order follows earlier guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- 05The Supreme Court deemed the earlier circular advisory with no legal penalties.
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The Bihar state government has announced a new directive requiring the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' and the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' at the beginning of all official programs and in schools. This initiative aims to foster a sense of nationalism and cultural values among students and citizens. The events will commence with 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and conclude with the state song 'Mere Bharat Ke Kanthhaar, Tujhko Shat-Shat Vandan, Bihar', which was adopted in March 2012. The order was issued by Md Sohail, secretary of the general administration department, to ensure compliance across all government departments and educational institutions. Nikhil Anand, national secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party's OBC Morcha, praised this decision, stating that it is essential for nurturing sentiments towards the motherland among children, thereby promoting unity and integrity in India. This move follows guidelines from the Ministry of Home Affairs mandating similar practices by January 2026, which the Supreme Court has indicated is advisory and carries no legal penalties for non-compliance.
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This directive will likely enhance the sense of nationalism and cultural identity among students in Bihar, fostering unity and patriotism.
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