Six Stanzas of Vande Mataram Elevated as Mandatory at Events
In a significant move aimed at formalising the status of India’s national song, the Union Home Ministry has issued detailed guidelines mandating the singing or playing of the full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram at several official occasions. The decision introduces, for the first time, a structured protocol for the national song similar to the clearly defined rules that govern the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
