Aizawl: The Mizo Zirlai Pawl (MZP) has strongly opposed any move by the Union government or other authorities to make India’s national song “Vande Mataram” compulsory in schools, colleges and government offices in Mizoram.
The student body said such a directive could create discomfort among people in the state and may not be in line with Mizoram’s unique cultural and constitutional framework.
According to the organisation, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has mandated that all six stanzas of the national song “Vande Mataram” be sung or played at government events and in educational institutions, usually before the national anthem.
MZP said that making the song compulsory in Mizoram could raise concerns and urged authorities to consider the state’s special constitutional provisions before implementing such directives.
The organisation emphasised that educational institutions should remain spaces dedicated to learning and not be used to impose cultural or political mandates.
“Without proper deliberation and discussion, nothing should be forced upon schools or colleges,” the MZP stated.
The student body also referred to Article 371(G) of the Indian Constitution, which provides special protections for Mizoram’s customary laws, social practices and governance systems.
According to the MZP, these provisions allow the state to preserve its distinct social and cultural identity while remaining part of the Indian Union.
The organisation appealed to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to take a firm stand against any directive that would make the national song compulsory in educational institutions or government offices in the state.
MZP also pointed to the Mizoram state anthem “Ro Min Rel Sak Ang Che” as a song that reflects the pride, unity and values of the Mizo people.
The student body maintained that any policy affecting cultural expression in Mizoram should be discussed carefully and implemented only after proper consultation.
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