After Schools, Bengal Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory In All Madarsas

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• After Schools, Bengal Makes Vande Mataram Mandatory In All Madarsas Published By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 09:55 IST West Bengal government orders all madarsas under West Bengal Madrasah Education Board to make Vande Mataram compulsory.
• ANI image used for representation The West Bengal government has directed all madarsas in the state to make the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during morning assemblies.
• The new order brings madarsas under the same rule that had earlier been introduced for schools across the state.
• Officials said all recognised madarsas functioning under the West Bengal Madrasah Education Board will now have to ensure that Vande Mataram is sung regularly as part of daily assembly activities.
• Similar Rule Was Earlier Introduced In Schools Soon after taking charge as West Bengal Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari-led government directed schools across the state to make the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory during morning assemblies before classes begin....