Vande Mataram must be sung in all educational institutions once a week: Madras High Court

"Vande Matharam" should be played and sung in all government offices and institutions, private companies, factories and industries at least once a month, Madras High Court has ordered.

vande mataram, madras high court, madras hc, national song, indian express news

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered that “Vande Mataram” must be played and sung in all schools, colleges and universities at least once a week, preferably on Monday or Friday.

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered that “Vande Mataram” must be played and sung in all schools, colleges and universities at least once a week, preferably on Monday or Friday, news agency ANI has reported. The court also ruled that the national song must be played and sung in all government offices and institutions, private companies, factories and industries at least once a month. It further said a person who has difficulty in singing the national song will not be compelled or forced to sing it, provided there are valid reasons.

“Vande Mataram is of Sanskrit origin, and written in Bengali which is ought to be sung in every school and college,” ANI quoted Justice M.V Muralidharan as saying.

The director of Public Information has been directed to upload and circulate the translated version of Vande Mataram in Tamil and English, thereby making it available in the government websites and also in the social media. He further added that no person shall be compelled or forced to sing the National song, provided there are valid reasons for not singing it.

Story continues below this ad

“Let a copy of this order be marked to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Tamil Nadu, who shall issue appropriate instructions to the concerned authorities,” said Justice M.V Muralidharan.

“The youth of this country are the future of tomorrow. This court hopes and trusts that this order shall be taken in the right spirit and also implemented in letter and spirit by the citizenry of this great nation, ” he added.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is hearing a petition asking the Centre to make the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory in schools.

With Inputs with ANI

Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram

Loading Taboola...

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation gives law enforcement “enhanced powers to combat a group that has instilled fear through violence and intimidation”.

Canada designates Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist entity

Cities3 hr ago

The Canadian government has labeled the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group, granting authorities more authority to combat their violent behavior. The gang, operating in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta, has been connected to 50+ violent incidents since 2023.

View all shorts

Live Blog