‘Withdraw It Or Exempt Us’: AIMPLB Challenges BJP-Led Bengal Govt’s Mandatory ‘Vande Mataram’ Order

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• ‘Withdraw It Or Exempt Us’: AIMPLB Challenges BJP-Led Bengal Govt’s Mandatory ‘Vande Mataram’ Order Written By, Last Updated: June 02, 2026, 20:49 IST AIMPLB says that certain stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' include concepts that are incompatible with the Islamic doctrine of monotheism In light of the new regulations, the AIMPLB has urged Muslim parents, teachers, and students across West Bengal to remain vigilant regarding their constitutional liberties.
• Representational image The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly objected to the West Bengal government’s recent directive mandating the daily recitation of all stanzas of “Vande Mataram" during morning school assemblies.
• The prominent Islamic body has demanded an immediate withdrawal of the notification or, alternatively, a complete exemption for Muslim students, arguing that the order infringes upon fundamental constitutional rights and established judicial precedents.
• Constitutional and Judicial Arguments Issuing a formal press statement on Tuesday, AIMPLB spokesperson Dr SQR Ilyas stated that compelling students to recite a text that directly conflicts with their religious convictions violates freedoms guaranteed under the Constitution of India, specifically pointing to Articles 19, 25, and 28(3).
• The Board contended that the mandate stands in direct opposition to the Supreme Court of India’s landmark ruling in the Bijoe Emmanuel v State of Kerala case, which affirmed that citizens cannot be forced to participate in national or religious ceremonies that violate their sincerely held conscientious beliefs.