BMC to be first civic body to mandate ‘Vande Mataram’ at official events following Centre’s new rules

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote Bande Mataram in the late 19th century in Sanskritised Bengali. The original version consists of 6 stanzas.
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'Vande Mataram stanzas on Maa Durga removed by Nehru in 1937': BJP's big charge

As India marks 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram, the BJP has made a striking claim against former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, alleging that a shortened version of the song was ...
The Shillong Times

Mandatory Vande Mataram order irks Adelbert

North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum has lodged a protest against the new guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) mandating that the full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram be played ...

Meghalaya MLA Nongrum opposes full rendition of Vande Mataram

In a bold move, Meghalaya's MLA Adelbert Nongrum has taken a stand against the Union Home Ministry's mandate requiring the complete six-stanza rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions. As a ...
The Diplomat

As Bengal Elections Near, a Battle Over Bengali Patriotic Songs Grows Shriller

The BJP is using the 150th anniversary of India’s national song, “Vande Mataram,” to polarize society and win votes. In the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, Bangla or Bengali ...