Nagaland Students Boycott I-Day

In a significant development, student bodies in Nagaland have called for a boycott of Independence Day celebrations in schools. The reason behind this move is the mandatory singing of Vande Mataram, which has been made compulsory by the authorities. The student bodies have expressed their discontent with this decision, stating that it goes against their cultural and religious beliefs. As a result, they have asked schools to skip the celebrations and not participate in the singing of the national song. This move is likely to spark a debate about the role of national songs and symbols in the country. The student bodies have argued that they respect the national anthem, but the imposition of Vande Mataram is unacceptable to them.