Vande Mataram to be made compulsory in UP schools: Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday announced that singing Vande Mataram will soon be made compulsory in all schools and colleges across the state.

- Biswajeet Banerjee

Speaking at an Ekta Yatra (Unity March) event in Gorakhpur, the Chief Minister said the national song represents India’s pride and unity and should be sung by every student as a mark of respect for the motherland.

“There should be a sense of reverence for Vande Mataram. We will ensure it is sung in every educational institution in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.