NewsIMTSWest Bengal government has made it mandatory for all state-run and state-aided schools to sing Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' during morning assemblies from now on. The song, written in 1905 as a protest against Bengal's partition, will be sung alongside the national anthem before classes begin each day. Education Minister Bratya Basu announced this decision on 6 November 2025, stating it would promote communal unity and social harmony among students. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has already sent notifications to affiliated schools regarding this new requirement. Students can learn the lyrics of this state anthem by practicing with their music teachers during cultural periods. (Updated 6 Nov 2025, 22:35 IST; source: link)
West Bengal Makes Tagore's State Anthem Mandatory in Schools
The West Bengal government has issued a new rule requiring all state-run and state-aided schools to sing Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' during morning assemblies. This state anthem will be sung alongside the national anthem before classes begin each day. Education Minister Bratya Basu announced this decision on November 6, 2025. The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has already sent notifications to all affiliated schools about implementing this new requirement. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Historical Significance and Implementation of the Anthem
'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' was written by Tagore in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal. The government believes singing this anthem will promote communal unity and social harmony among students. To help students learn the lyrics, schools are instructed to use cultural periods for practice sessions with music teachers. This initiative aims to connect students with Bengal's cultural heritage while fostering a sense of regional identity alongside national pride through the daily singing of both anthems. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- Education Minister Bratya Basu announced this decision on 6 November 2025 , stating it would promote communal unity and social harmony among students.
- West Bengal government has made it mandatory for all state-run and state-aided schools to sing Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar Mati Banglar Jol' during morning assemblies from now on.
- The song, written in 1905 as a protest against Bengal's partition, will be sung alongside the national anthem before classes begin each day.
