Bihar Government Mandates 'Vande Mataram' and State Song for School Events
Bihar makes Vande Mataram mandatory for school events, adds state song
The Indian Express
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The Bihar government has mandated that all government educational institutions begin their events with the national song 'Vande Mataram' and conclude with the state song 'Mere Bharat Ke Kanth Haar.' This decision aims to foster nationalism and pride in Bihar's history.
- 01Bihar's General Administration Department issued a mandate for school events.
- 02Events must start with 'Vande Mataram' and end with 'Mere Bharat Ke Kanth Haar.'
- 03This order aligns with a 2016 central government directive on national songs.
- 04The aim is to promote nationalism and pride in Bihar's heritage.
- 05The state song was introduced during Bihar's foundation day celebrations in 2012.
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The Bihar government has officially mandated that all government educational institutions in Bihar, India, must begin their events with the national song 'Vande Mataram' and conclude with the state song 'Mere Bharat Ke Kanth Haar.' This directive, issued by the General Administration Department on April 26, aims to instill a sense of nationalism and pride in the state's rich history. The order specifies that 'Vande Mataram' will be played before the national anthem, reinforcing a previous 2016 central government order that required the national anthem and song at public functions. The state song, 'Mere Bharat Ke Kanth Haar,' was introduced during the foundation day celebrations in March 2012, and this new mandate emphasizes its importance in recognizing Bihar's legacy.
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This mandate will affect how school events are conducted across Bihar, fostering a sense of unity and pride among students and educators.
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