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The West Bengal government has mandated that all state-run and state-aided schools must include the prayer song ‘Banglar Mati Banglar Jol’, written by Rabindranath Tagore and previously declared the state anthem, in their daily routine alongside the national anthem.

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West Bengal Schools to Add State Anthem to Daily Routine

KOLKATA: Students in West Bengal’s state-run and state-aided schools will soon begin their day with both the national anthem and the state anthem, ‘Banglar Mati Banglar Jol,’ written by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The West Bengal government announced the new directive, stating that all schools under its jurisdiction will incorporate the prayer song into their daily routine alongside the national anthem.

‘Banglar Mati Banglar Jol,’ which translates to “Bengal’s Soil, Bengal’s Water,” has long held a prominent place in the state’s cultural identity and was previously officially declared the state anthem. The decision to incorporate it into the school curriculum is seen as a move to further instill a sense of pride and connection to the state’s rich heritage among students.

The directive is expected to be implemented across all state-run and state-aided schools in the coming weeks.

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