NewsIMTSSinging of the national song 'Vande Mataram' will become mandatory in all schools and educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this decision on 10/11/2025 while addressing an 'Ekta Yatra' event in Gorakhpur. The CM stated that this initiative aims to inspire feelings of reverence and pride among students towards Bharat Mata and the motherland. "There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram. We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh," said Adityanath during his speech. This announcement comes as neighboring West Bengal has mandated Rabindranath Tagore's "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol" to be sung alongside the national anthem in morning assemblies, though Darjeeling schools under Gorkhaland administration have been exempted from this requirement. (Updated 10 Nov 2025, 13:10 IST; source: link)
UP Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory in All Schools
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced that singing the national song 'Vande Mataram' will become mandatory in all schools and educational institutions across the state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made this announcement on November 10, 2025, while speaking at an 'Ekta Yatra' event in Gorakhpur. According to the Chief Minister, this new rule aims to develop feelings of respect and pride among students towards their motherland. The decision will affect all educational institutions throughout Uttar Pradesh, requiring them to include the national song in their activities.
CM Adityanath Emphasizes Patriotic Values in Education
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath explained that the mandatory singing of 'Vande Mataram' is meant to inspire reverence for the nation among students. During his speech, he stated, "There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram. We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh." This development comes at a time when neighboring West Bengal has implemented its own rule requiring schools to sing Rabindranath Tagore's "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol" alongside the national anthem during morning assemblies, though schools in Darjeeling under Gorkhaland administration have been exempted.
Key Points
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced this decision on 10/11/2025 while addressing an 'Ekta Yatra' event in Gorakhpur.
- Singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram' will become mandatory in all schools and educational institutions across Uttar Pradesh.
- This announcement comes as neighboring West Bengal has mandated Rabindranath Tagore's "Banglar Mati Banglar Jol" to be sung alongside the national anthem in morning assemblies, though Darjeeling schools under Gorkhaland…