Nagaland Church Body Opposes Vande Mataram Singing

Nagaland church body opposes Vande Mataram singing

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council says patriotism should arise from a shared love for the nation rather than compulsion

Nagaland churches body opposes compulsory 'Vande Mataram'

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has voiced strong opposition to any directive making the singing of 'Vande Mataram' compulsory, especially for Christians. They argue that patriotism should not be reduced to forced conformity and that India's constitutional values of liberty, pluralism, and freedom of conscience must be respected. The council also called for dialogue and sensitivity from state institutions.

Vande Mataram order: NSF asks schools to keep students away from I-Day events

NSF tells Nagaland schools not to send students to Independence Day events, opposing mandatory revised Vande Mataram; cites conscience, religion and rights.

Vande Mataram: ‘patriotism shouldn’t be compulsory conformity’

The Nagaland Baptist Church Council has strongly opposed the order, making the singing of Vande Mataram compulsory

Churches In Nagaland Oppose Mandatory Signing Of Vande Mataram

Kohima: A council of churches in Nagaland has reportedly said it would oppose any directive or practice that seeks to make the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory. They will oppose any such move, particularly if targeted toward those belonging to the Christian community. The churches have asserted that “patriotism must never be reduced to compulsory conformity”. Nagaland Baptist Church Council general secretary Rev Dr Mar Pongener and secretar…

NSF calls for Independence Day boycott over mandatory Vande Mataram

KOHIMA, AUG 13: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF), the apex Naga student body, has directed all its federating units and subordinate bodies not to allow students from educational institutions under their jurisdiction to participate in Independence Day programmes on August 15, “till the order for mandatory playing or singing of the revised Indian national song […]