The Maharashtra government has asked all schools in the state to sing the complete version of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ from October 31 to November 7.

The School Education Department issued a circular to this effect on October 27.

Vande Mataram song, penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, completes 150 years on October 31, it said.

In the schools across the state, the first two stanzas of the national song are sung at present. However, on the occasion of its 150 years, the full version of Vande Mataram should be sung in the schools of all mediums from October 31 to November 7. The schools should also put up an exhibition depicting the history of the song, it said.

However, the move has been opposed by Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi.

He said making Vande Mataram compulsory wa

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