Bengal Makes 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in madrasas

The West Bengal government has issued a directive making the singing of the national song Vande Mataram compulsory during morning assemblies in all government, aided, and recognized madrasas across the state.

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The order, issued by the Directorate of Madrasa Education under the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, comes into immediate effect. It supersedes previous practices and applies uniformly to institutions functioning under the department.