Vande Mataram Singing Compulsory

The general body of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) today passed a proposal to make singing of 'Vande Mataram', the national song, compulsory in municipal schools twice a week.

The Madras High Court ruling on singing of Vande Mataram has triggered a political slugfest in Maharashtra with a BJP MLA today demanding its implementation in schools and colleges of the state, while AIMIM and SP MLAs opposed any such move.

The Centre has been asked to respond on why Vande Mataram should not be treated on par with the national anthem Jana Gana Mana. The notice from the Supreme Court came after a petition requested that Vande Mataram be officially declared the national song and its singing be made compulsory in schools.

The general body of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) today passed a proposal to make singing of 'Vande Mataram', the national song, compulsory in municipal schools twice a week.

The Madras High Court ruling on singing of Vande Mataram has triggered a political slugfest in Maharashtra with a BJP MLA today demanding its implementation in schools and colleges of the state, while AIMIM and SP MLAs opposed any such move.

The Centre has been asked to respond on why Vande Mataram should not be treated on par with the national anthem Jana Gana Mana. The notice from the Supreme Court came after a petition requested that Vande Mataram be officially declared the national song and its singing be made compulsory in schools.