Patriotism, Culture, and Classrooms: A New Dialogue in West Bengal
- June 23, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
The West Bengal state government has declared that singing the Vande Mataram song is mandatory in its schools. The determination follows the recent change in authorities, and the government has already released instructions to all the school heads.
The CM declared while addressing the public and students after the announcement of the Grade 12 examination outcomes. The new directive is anticipated to take effect from Monday (17.5.2026). The CM congratulated students who passed the Higher Secondary examinations and advised them to go forward in life with discipline, values and confidence inspired by Indian leaders and thinkers.
Latest Directive for Schools
Authorities have already informed schools across West Bengal about the new statement, based on the announcement. School heads must make sure that students regularly sing Vande Mataram. The decision shows an important administrative and cultural transformation in the state’s education model following the recent political shift in government.
The administration has pointed out that the state secretariat will soon release a formal order to carry out the directive officially. The directive soon attracted public attention because of the historical and deep emotional importance related to Vande Mataram in India. The song has symbolised the country’s national identity and freedom movement.
Message to Youth and Students
The CM strongly concentrated on youngsters and students who recently finished their board examinations, besides the proclamation. The CM recommended students to create their future with confidence, dedication and discipline, referring to the teachings of Swami Vivekananda.
The message served as a congratulatory and a wider appeal to the younger generation. Schools throughout West Bengal are now expected to start the week with the Vande Mataram song under the state government’s new guidelines as thousands of students return to classrooms.
