Nation's Anthem Protocols: A Salutation to Vande Mataram
Published on: Feb. 11, 2026, 10:46 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Union Home Ministry mandates that all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' be sung before 'Jana Gana Mana' at official events. The directive requires standing in attention and aims to promote respect for national symbols in public and educational functions during India's 150th year of Vande Mataram.
