Centre Mandates 'Vande Mataram' Before 'Jana Gana Mana' at Official Events
The Union government has instructed states and government bodies to play the national song 'Vande Mataram' before the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana'. These guidelines were published on the Ministry of Home Affairs website on February 6.
Key takeaways
- The Union government has instructed states and government bodies to play 'Vande Mataram' before 'Jana Gana Mana'.
- These instructions apply when both the national song and national anthem are performed at an event.
- The guidelines also cover the official version of 'Vande Mataram' and the occasions for its performance.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) uploaded these instructions to its website on February 6.
The Union government has issued instructions to states and various government bodies mandating that the national song, 'Vande Mataram', be sung or played prior to the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana', at events where both are performed. These directives are intended to provide guidance on the official rendition of the song, the appropriate occasions for its performance, and the necessity of maintaining decorum.
The instructions were uploaded to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) website on February 6, though no formal announcement accompanied their release.
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