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flag Nagaland MLAs challenge central order to sing full "Vande Mataram," citing constitutional rights and religious concerns.

flag Several Nagaland MLAs objected to the central government’s directive requiring the full six-stanza version of "Vande Mataram" to be sung before the national anthem, citing constitutional protections under Article 371A and concerns over religious freedom in the predominantly Christian state. flag They referenced a 1986 Supreme Court ruling stating the song is not compulsory and urged the assembly to form a Select Committee to review the directive. flag The committee will assess the issue in light of legal, cultural, and religious considerations, with Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio supporting a balanced, constitutionally sound resolution.

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