Centre issues new directions on six stanza long Vande Mataram, likely to raise political heat
Babushahi Network
New Delhi, February 11, 2026: Centre Government has issued new directions on Six stanza long 3 minutes and 10 seconds version of Vande Mataram.
Union Home Ministry has issued directions in this regard. 4 Stanzas which were deleted by Congress in 1937 have been re-added in it.
Move is likely to raise political heat in the country.
Government has mandated that this National Song should be played or sung at a raft of official occasions, including during the unfurling of the Tricolour, arrival of the President at events, before and after her speeches and addresses to the nation, and before and after the arrival and speeches of governors. It has been ordered that Playing or singing of Vande Matram should be done before singing of National Anthem at all government events and all schools.