Use Correct Text, Pronunciation While Singing National Anthem, Song: Centre
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a directive mandating strict adherence to official scripts and pronunciation when performing the National Anthem and National Song. The order clarifies specific state functions and protocols for when these songs should be played, including the order of precedence if a state song is also performed.
Why it matters
This reinforces national protocol and standardization for state ceremonies, ensuring uniformity in how national symbols are treated across government offices.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said there should be strict adherence to the correct script and text, and diction and pronunciation while playing or singing the National Song and the National Anthem.In a fresh order to all central government and governor offices, the ministry reiterated the rules related to the playing and singing of the National Song and the National Anthem.The MHA said its orders contain an exhaustive list of occasions on which the National Song and the National Anthem of India "shall be played or sung" and the occasions on which they "may be sung or played".The order dated July 9 said the National Song shall be sung on the occasions of civil investitures; on the arrival of the president at formal State functions and other functions organised by the government, and on his departure from such functions; immediately before and after the president addresses the…
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