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In today’s episode, West Bengal politics dominates headlines as the State makes Vande Mataram compulsory in madrasas, announces action against illegal infiltrators, and restricts officials from speaking to media. Plus, the viral Cockroach Janata Party controversy, Tamil Nadu’s major Cabinet reshuffle under C. Joseph Vijay, and more

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After State-run schools, Vande Mataram now compulsory in all Bengal madrasas

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West Bengal Directorate of Madrasa Education also issued an official order making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in all State-aided madrasas. File photo for representational purposes only.
| Photo Credit: The Hindu

The West Bengal Directorate of Madrasa Education has made the singing of “Vande Mataram” mandatory during assembly prayers before classes in all government, aided and recognised madrasas across the State with immediate effect.

This was confirmed by Khudiram Tudu, the Minister in-charge of Minority Affairs and Madrasa Education in the new BJP-led government.

“Like all other State-run schools in the State, singing ‘Vande Mataram’ will henceforth be mandatory in all recognised madrasahs as well. There are many State-run schools in West Bengal where the medium of instruction is the Santali language. If singing ‘Vande Mataram’ is compulsory in those schools, why should the same not be mandatory in recognised madrasas?” Mr. Tudu said.

In this regard, the West Bengal Directorate of Madrasa Education also issued an official order making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in all state-aided madrasas in the State

“I am directed to order that, in supersession of all previous orders and practices, singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ during assembly prayers prior to the commencement of classes is hereby made mandatory in all Madrasahs (Govt. Model Madrasahs (English Medium) / Recognised Govt. Aided Madrasahs / Approved MSKs / Approved SSKs / Recognised Unaided Madrasahs) under the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department across the state of West Bengal with immediate effect. This order is issued with the approval of the competent authority,” read the order issued by the Director of Madrasa Education, West Bengal.

On May 13, the West Bengal Education Department issued an official notification making the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in state-run schools, which had been announced earlier in the day.

The new and ninth West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari shared the notification issued by the administrative branch of the State School Education Department on the wall of his official social media handle on the evening of May 14.

“It is hereby ordered that, in supersession of all previous orders and practices, the Government of West Bengal has mandated the singing of the national song of Bharat — ‘Vande Mataram’ — during school assembly prayers before the commencement of classes in all schools under the School Education Department across West Bengal with immediate effect,” read the notification issued by the Additional Chief Secretary to the State Education Department on May 14.

Published – May 21, 2026 12:41 pm IST

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Vande Mataram By Austrian Choir In Grand Welcome For PM Modi

admin — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:22:39 +0000

Austrian artists sing Vande Mataram to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Austria early today after concluding his two-day visit to Russia. He was welcomed with Austrian artists singing Vande Mataram at the hotel.

PM Modi arrived at the hotel Ritz-Carlton in Vienna and was greeted by the members of the Indian community at the hotel. After his arrival at the hotel, the Austrian artists sang Vande Mataram to welcome him.

#WATCH | Austrian artists sing Vande Mataram to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as he arrives at the hotel Ritz-Carlton in Vienna. pic.twitter.com/mza5OHMrWY

— ANI (@ANI) July 9, 2024

This is the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Austria in 41 years. Indira Gandhi was the last PM to visit the country in 1983.

PM Modi while announcing that he landed in Vienna shared a post on X citing this trip as a “special one.”

Landed in Vienna. This visit to Austria is a special one. Our nations are connected by shared values and a commitment to a better planet. Looking forward to the various programmes in Austria including talks with Chancellor @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community and… pic.twitter.com/PJaeOWVOm1

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 9, 2024

Further, he expressed his enthusiasm for the various engagements planned during his visit, including high-level talks and interactions with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and the Indian community in Austria.

The Prime Minister and Chancellor will also address business leaders from India and Austria.

Ahead of his visit to Austria, PM Modi on Sunday said that the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the bedrock upon which the two countries will build an ever-closer partnership.

PM Modi’s remark came a day after Austrian Chancellor Nehammer posted on ‘X’, “I very much look forward to welcoming Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the world’s largest democracy, next week in Vienna.” “This visit is a special honour as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years and a significant milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India,” he said.

“We will have the opportunity to talk about further deepening our bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges,” the Austrian chancellor said.

I very much look forward to welcoming @narendramodi, the Prime Minister of India, the world’s largest democracy, next week in Vienna. This visit is a special honour as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over forty years, and a significant milestone as we…

— Karl Nehammer (@karlnehammer) July 6, 2024

Responding to Mr Nehammer, PM Modi said, “Thank you, Chancellor Karl Nehammer. It is indeed an honour to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening the bonds between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation.” “The shared values of democracy, freedom and rule of law form the bedrock upon which we will build an ever closer partnership,” he said.

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