India, Nov. 10 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that singing our national song 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in all schools and educational institutions of Uttar Pradesh.

Addressing an 'Ekta Yatra' (unity march) event in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said this move would evoke feelings of reverence and pride among citizens towards 'Bharat Mata'.

Adityanath said that no religion stands above the nation and announced that singing of 'Vande Mataram' will now be mandatory in all schools across the state.

CM Yogi asserted that the national song is a symbol of India's unity and pride. He emphasised that students must begin their day with Vande Mataram to instill patriotism and respect for the nation's ...