Why is the Karnataka government restricting Vande Mataram?

The government issued the restriction based on reasons outlined in the order's preamble.

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Karnataka government restricts Vande Mataram to two stanzas at official events

Only first two stanzas to be sung except at programmes with top dignitaries

The Karnataka government has ordered that only the first two stanzas of the song Vande Mataram shall be sung at state government programmes. This restriction applies to all official events except those attended by the president, vice-president, prime minister, and governor, an official order stated.

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Published Sep 10, 2026, 17:16 IST

News Desk, Niharika Times

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The Karnataka government has directed that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at state government events, except those attended by the president, vice-president, prime minister, or governor. The full rendition of the song is now reserved only for programmes with these highest constitutional dignitaries.

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The directive was issued in view of matters explained in the preamble of the order. It specifies that the full rendition of Vande Mataram is reserved only for programmes attended by the highest constitutional dignitaries. At all other state government events, only the first two stanzas of the song are to be performed.

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Why is the Karnataka government restricting Vande Mataram?: The government issued the restriction based on reasons outlined in the order's preamble.
Which events are exempt from this restriction?: Events attended by the president, vice-president, prime minister, and governor can feature the full song.

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Karnataka government restricts Vande Mataram to two stanzas at official events

Only first two stanzas to be sung except at programmes with top dignitaries

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