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West Bengal government orders Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol sung in morning assemblies in state schools
In November 2025, West Bengal’s government issued a notification mandating that Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol be sung in morning assemblies in all state-run and aided schools. In February 2026, the central government instructed that Vande Mataram should be sung before Jana Gana Mana when both are performed at events. The article also notes related parliamentary activity and election-related dynamics surrounding Vande Mataram.
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May 14, 2026
The article reporting these developments was published on May 14, 2026 at 12:31 pm IST.
February 2026 union instruction on Vande Mataram timing
February 2026
The Union government instructed that the national song Vande Mataram should be sung or played before Jana Gana Mana when both songs are played at an event.
Campaign context in West Bengal assembly polls
2026
During the campaign for the West Bengal Assembly polls, BJP leaders accused the Trinamool Congress government of not giving due recognition to Vande Mataram. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s descendant Sumitro Chatterjee contested and won the Naihati Assembly seat in North 24 Parganas on a BJP ticket.
Parliamentary debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram
2026
The BJP-led government organized a debate in Parliament to mark the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram.
November 2025 notification mandating Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol in morning assemblies
November 2025
A notification issued by the Trinamool Congress government makes it mandatory for all state government-run and aided schools to sing the state song Banglar Mati, Banglar Jol during morning assemblies.