Vande Mataram now compulsory in Bengal madrassas: Suvendu govt passes new order

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Coverage of this event varies across outlets. The Times of India presents the information in a straightforward manner, focusing on the implementation of the order. The Hindu emphasizes the alignment of madrassas with state-run schools,…

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Vande Mataram now compulsory in Bengal madrassas: Suvendu govt passes new order

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has made the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory during morning assemblies in state-run schools and in all government, aided and recognised madrassas, officials said on Thursday.

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▪ Singing of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory in all schools, madrasas in Bengal: Dilip Ghosh — The Hindu — Top
▪ Singing ‘Vande Mataram’ now mandatory in all madrassas in Bengal: State govt order — Hindustan Times — Top

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