West Bengal Government Mandates 'Vande Mataram' in Schools
Suvendu Adhikari makes ‘Vande Mataram’ mandatory in all Bengal Schools, Education Department issues statement, says...
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The West Bengal government, led by Suvendu Adhikari, has mandated that all schools in the state include the singing of 'Vande Mataram' during morning assemblies. This directive has raised concerns among school administrators regarding time management and the inclusion of other songs.
- 01'Vande Mataram' is now mandatory in all West Bengal schools during morning assemblies.
- 02The previous state song, 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol,' was also mandatory under the former government.
- 03Schools are concerned about time management with the inclusion of multiple songs.
- 04The Education Department clarified that the directive does not reference the state song.
- 05Minister Agnimitra Paul emphasized women's safety and mobility in the state.
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In a significant policy change, the West Bengal government has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in all schools during morning assemblies. This directive, issued by the School Education Department, takes effect immediately and replaces the previous requirement for the state song 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol,' which was enforced under the Trinamool Congress administration. School administrators are now grappling with the challenge of managing time during assemblies, as the national anthem remains mandatory alongside 'Vande Mataram.' Many school heads have expressed concerns about the potential delays in starting classes due to the extended duration of the morning assembly. An official from the Education Department noted that while cultural and national songs are important, it is crucial to balance these with academic schedules. In related news, West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul has pledged to enhance women's safety and mobility, ensuring that complaints from women are prioritized and that CCTV monitoring will be implemented across civic bodies to promote transparency.
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This change could lead to longer morning assemblies, affecting the academic schedule for students.
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