Maharashtra Schools Told To Sing Full 'Vande Mataram'
The Maharashtra government has ordered all schools to sing the full version of "Vande Mataram" from today, October 31 to November 7 to mark its 150th anniversary. A circular issued on October 27 also urged exhibitions on the song's history. SP leader Abu Azmi opposed the directive, prompting the BJP to criticise him for disrespecting the national song.