No Constitutional Mandate for Singing Vande Mataram | Yumri Taipodia
The Right to Speech Must Equal the Right to Silence In a diverse and pluralistic nation like India, the strength of democracy lies not merely in its constitutional framework, but…
Forced to sing Vande Mataram, Nagaland students take protest to streets; NSF submits memorandum to President Murmu
No hostility towards national symbols, but oppose imposition on conscience: NSF Students in Nagaland took to the streets on Monday, while some protested within school premises, opposing the compulsory singing…
GNF response to “Uproar Over Vande Mataram In Nagaland Assembly” by Jagdamba Mall
Response to: “Uproar Over Vande Mataram In Nagaland Assembly” by Jagdamba Mall (7 March 2026) THE ANATOMY OF A THREAT: A Point-by-Point Dismantling of Jagdamba Mall’s Argument Made Against Naga…
ZSUN backs NSF stand against mandatory ‘Vande Mataram’ directive
The Zeliangrong Students’ Union Nagaland (ZSUN) has expressed solidarity with the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) over its opposition to the compulsory observance and singing of the Indian national song ‘Vande…
Democracy and the Emergence of Political Totalitarianism
India, in the twenty-first century, stands tall as a nation of remarkable economic growth and military strength. Ranked among the world’s leading powers, it is undeniably “coming of age” in…
NSF announces mass rally against compulsory Vande Mataram in Kohima; AKM stands in solidarity
AKM calls for peaceful campus demonstrations across Mokokchung district In response to the Ministry of Home Affairs’ directive dated 28 January 2026 mandating the compulsory observance and singing of the…
NPP Nagaland raises concern over directive on Vande Mataram
The National People’s Party (NPP) Nagaland has expressed concern over a directive relating to the recitation or singing of Vande Mataram before the National Anthem of India at official functions…
ABAM, Angami Students’ Union, Nagaland Pentecostal Mission reject mandatory “Vande Mataram” singing
A chorus of Naga Christian organizations and student bodies has expressed strong opposition to any move to make the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory at government functions like the Nagaland…
NPCC criticizes Imna Along over Vande Mataram remarks, warns against ideological imposition
The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed deep concern over recent remarks made by Minister Imna Along in the Nagaland Assembly, who reportedly attempted to justify compulsory respect for…
NTPRADAO opposes singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ in Nagaland Assembly
The Nagaland Transparency, Public Rights Advocacy and Direct-Action Organisation (NTPRADAO) has expressed strong opposition to the singing of Vande Mataram at official events and inside the Nagaland Legislative Assembly, calling…