Singing of national anthem, song made mandatory at all schools in Tripura: CM
The Tripura government has mandated that all schools in the state must begin their daily academic routine by singing the full version of 'Vande Mataram' followed by the national anthem. This directive applies to all government, government-aided, and private schools, including Madrassas, to promote national integration.
Why it matters
This policy reflects ongoing efforts by state governments in India to standardize patriotic expressions within educational institutions, sparking debates on secularism and state-mandated cultural practices.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday (July 7, 2026) said the School Education Department has made the singing of the full version of the national song 'Vande Mataram', along with the national anthem 'Jana-Gana-Mana', compulsory in all schools of the State.
The article reports on a government directive neutrally, citing the Chief Minister's official statements without adding editorial commentary.
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