Singing ‘Vande Mataram’ now mandatory in all madrassas in Bengal: State govt order
The West Bengal government has mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' in all madrassas during assembly prayers. This order follows a similar directive for all schools in the state issued by the BJP government. The initiative aims to create uniformity in assembly practices across educational institutions.
- ▪The singing of 'Vande Mataram' is now compulsory in all madrassas in West Bengal.
- ▪The order applies to government, aided, and recognized unaided madrassas.
- ▪The directive was issued by the Directorate of Madrasah Education and is to be implemented immediately.
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Singing ‘Vande Mataram’ now mandatory in all madrassas in Bengal: State govt orderThe move follows the newly instated BJP government's move to make singing ‘Vande Mataram’ mandatory in all schools.Published on: May 21, 2026 1:35 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link The West Bengal government has made the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at assembly prayers compulsory in all madrassas with immediate effect, according to an official order.The order to make singing 'Vande Mataram' in madrassas mandatory came from the Directorate of Madrasah Education a week ago (AFP)The order by the Directorate of Madrasah Education came nearly a week after the state's BJP government made singing the national song mandatory in all schools.The latest order stated the directive would apply to the government's model…
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