Bengal govt directs schools to mandatorily include singing of Vande Mataram in morning assemblies

The West Bengal government has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include the singing of Vande Mataram during morning assemblies alongside Jana Gana Mana. Schools must ensure compliance and documentation, including video recordings, as proof of implementation. The singing of Vande Mataram is to be performed at the beginning of the assembly session, raising questions about the duration and sequencing of both the national anthem and the national song within the limited assembly time.