UP to make Vande Mataram compulsory in all schools, says CM Yogi Adityanath
UP to make Vande Mataram compulsory in all schools, says CM Yogi Adityanath
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces singing Vande Mataram will be mandatory in every UP school and institution, aiming to foster reverence for the nation and unity.
In Gorakhpur on Monday during an Ekta Yatra, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing Vande Mataram would be compulsory in every school and educational institution across the state. He said the national song is a symbol of respect for Bharat Mata and the motherland, and that making it a routine part of school life would sow reverence and pride among students.
The CM framed the move as a shield against division, urging officials to identify elements that split people by caste, region, or language and bury such divisive intent before it can take root. He added that there should be no new Jinnahs arising.
The announcement comes amid a broader national debate sparked by recent remarks about the song's history, which opponents say risk stoking tensions. Adityanath presented the UP policy as a practical measure to strengthen unity and patriotism in education, while the opposition pressed for clarity on implementation and guidelines.
Details on how the policy will be implemented, and whether exemptions would apply, have yet to be released. As UP officials begin shaping the rollout, observers say the move reflects a trend to use school routines to reinforce national symbols in a politically charged environment.
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