North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: There would hardly be any one among us whose hair would not stand on hearing ‘Vande Mataram’. Since childhood, be it a school assembly or the conclusion of any government event, this song has always made us feel proud. But till now there has been a slight difference in the protocol of ‘Jana Gana Mana’ (national anthem) and ‘Vande Mataram’ (national song) i.e. the way of giving respect.
Often you must have seen that as soon as the national anthem is played, we all stand at attention, but such a rule was not applicable every time at the time of the national anthem. Now news is coming that the government is moving towards changing this thinking.
Preparation to give equal respect
The government is seriously considering that ‘Vande Mataram’ should be given the same place and respect as the national anthem. This means that in future whenever ‘Vande Mataram’ is played or sung, people will have to stand as a mark of respect.
Its purpose is very clear – the national anthem has been a symbol of our freedom struggle. During the freedom struggle, this slogan filled millions of Indians with enthusiasm. In such a situation, giving it a protocol equal to the national anthem is like paying respect to our glorious history.
People’s opinion and coming change
Now its discussion has started from social media to corridors. People believe that if we respect the symbols related to our identity and culture, only then the new generation will also connect with them. Although the government’s position on when the rules will be implemented and their form is yet to be clarified, the signs are clear – in the coming days, we are going to get another golden opportunity to show our respect towards the country.
In the end, no matter the rules, patriotism comes from the heart. But when this devotion gets a formal rule, then the unity of the country appears stronger.
