Assam Government Mandates Full 'Vande Mataram' at Official Functions
The Assam government has mandated that the full version of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' be sung before all official functions attended by the chief minister, ministers, and other dignitaries. This will be followed by the State Anthem 'O Mor Aponar Desh', with the National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' played or sung at the conclusion. The order, issued by the General Administration Department Secretary on September 11, aims to ensure uniformity in singing these songs at state government events.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 Sept, 02:31 pm. Other outlets followed.
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