Agartala, July 7 -- The Tripura government on Tuesday said it has made it mandatory to sing the full version of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in all the schools along with the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' during assembly everyday.

Tripura chief minister Manik Saha shared a notification on X and said that the state government decided that the classes in all the schools will begin with singing the full version of the "Vande Mataram" song followed by the national anthem.

"To further strengthen patriotism, discipline, and national consciousness among students, the Tripura government has taken an important decision. From now on, daily classes in all schools of the state will begin with a full collective rendition of the national song...