Vande Mataram New Guideline: Controversial lines which were removed earlier, now added again

National anthem of the country by the central government ‘Vande Mataram’ A new guideline has been issued regarding. According to the new instructions, now government programs, schools and public events All six stanzas of Vande Mataram Will be sung. Its total duration is approximately 3 minutes 10 seconds Will happen.

so far only first two intervals Only this part was sung, because there was controversy before independence regarding the remaining parts.

Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (file photo)

🔹Why were the remaining gaps removed first?

Novel on Vande Mataram (1870) written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee ‘Anandmath’ Was included in. This song became popular during the independence movement.

But in some of its differences India was presented in the form of Goddess Durgawhich created controversy.

Muslim leaders said that-

• Goddess worship is mentioned in the song

• This is against the principles of Islam

• The country is shown as Durga

For this reason the opposition started.

🔹Which lines became the cause of controversy?

The disputed parts included these lines:

“Bahubaldharini Namami Tarinim,
Ripudalvarini Mataram…”

“You are knowledge, you are religion…
“Tomarei Pratima Gadi Mandir-Mandire…”

“Tvam Hi Durga Dashpraharandharini…”

In these lines the motherland has been linked to goddesses like Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati.

🔹What did the 1937 committee decide?

As the controversy escalated, Congress formed a committee in 1937, which included—

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Subhash Chandra Bose

• Maulana Azad

• Jawaharlal Nehru

Conclusion of the Committee:

• The first two stanzas are based on patriotism and praise of the motherland.

• Later intervals are associated with religious symbols.

Therefore it was decided that Only the first two stanzas will be sung as the national anthem.

🔹What happened after independence?

Despite this the Muslim League was not satisfied. Mohammad Ali Jinnah had demanded its complete removal in 1938.

But-

📌 24 January 1950 To
President Dr. Rajendra Prasad announced the acceptance of Vande Mataram as the national anthem in the Constituent Assembly.

Since then only its first two parts remained in use.

🔹What changed in the new guidelines?

According to the new government guidelines-

✅ Now all 6 Antaras will be sung
✅ If there are both ‘Jana Gana Mana’ and ‘Vande Mataram’, then Vande Mataram will be first.
✅ There will be mandatory presentation in schools and government programs

In this way, differences that were previously removed years later have again been officially recognized.

🔹 Why is this decision important?

• This decision strengthens cultural identity

• Shows new perspective on historical controversy

• Presents the national anthem in its original form

However, further political and social debate is also possible regarding this.