"vande-mataram"

AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan opposed making the recitation of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory, saying certain lyrics conflict with Islamic beliefs. Citing Article 25, he argued that respecting the national song should not require mandatory recitation and criticised the BJP and RSS

Left party members strongly opposed the introduction of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Calling the bill unconstitutional, opposition protests forced the House to adjourn until Monday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to criminalise insulting or obstructing the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ by granting it the same legal protection as the National Anthem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the same legal protection to Vande Mataram as is currently available to the National Anthem

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all Central government offices and Governors' offices to strictly follow the prescribed script, text, diction and pronunciation while rendering the National Song and National Anthem, reiterating existing protocols for official functions across the country.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah called ‘Vande Mataram’ a guiding mantra for India’s reconstruction while addressing the NCORD anti-narcotics meeting. He linked the song to freedom struggle values and emphasized stronger efforts against synthetic drugs and trafficking networks

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a Vande Mataram Museum to honour Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his 189th birth anniversary. He said funds have been allocated in the 2026-27 budget and described the project as a national-standard initiative

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said rendering Vande Mataram in full is not mandatory as no law mandates it. His remarks came after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar expressed displeasure over the national song not being fully sung during the government’s policy address in the Assembly

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu after Raj Bhavan Chennai played Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu after Vande Mataram and the national anthem during a cabinet swearing-in. Opposition parties objected, urging priority for the Tamil anthem in official state functions

West Bengal has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include singing of the national song Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, raising questions over scheduling within existing assembly routines

Police in Indore have registered an FIR against two Congress corporators for allegedly disturbing communal harmony by refusing to sing Vande Mataram during a municipal session. The case was filed after a complaint and a preliminary probe into the incident

A heated row broke out in the Indore Municipal Corporation after Congress councillor Fauzia Sheikh Alim refused to sing Vande Mataram, citing her Islamic beliefs. BJP councillors protested, leading to her expulsion from the House by Chairman Munnalal Yadav.

Akashvani will begin broadcasting the full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram from March 26, replacing the shorter rendition. The move follows new government guidelines aimed at standardising the national song’s performance at official events and enhancing its cultural representation

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea against the MHA circular on singing Vande Mataram, stating it is not mandatory. The court said there are no penal consequences and termed concerns over discrimination as premature

AIMIM MLAs and MLCs staged a walkout from the Telangana Assembly during the playing of Vande Mataram before and after the Governor’s address. The move sparked a political row, with BJP leaders criticising the protest and demanding action

The Home Ministry’s decision to restore all six stanzas of Vande Mataram on its 150th anniversary reaffirms the principle that literary works must be preserved in their authentic, unaltered form

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind has criticised the Centre’s directive mandating the singing of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram at official functions, calling it arbitrary and an attack on religious freedom. It urged respect for constitutional rights

The Union Home Ministry has issued formal guidelines for singing Vande Mataram, mandating that all six stanzas be rendered first when sung with the National Anthem at official events, and outlining protocols for schools, ceremonies, and public functions

State Bank of India’s Local Head Office in Hyderabad celebrated the 77th Republic Day with the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram”. CGM S Radhakrishnan unfurled the National Flag and urged employees to embody excellence and enhance customer experience across touchpoints

Republic Day Parade enclosures along Kartavya Path have been uniquely named after Indian rivers, replacing VVIP labels. Musical instruments will name Beating Retreat enclosures, reflecting cultural themes as celebrations highlight the sesquicentenary of “Vande Mataram"