NSF to hold rally in Kohima over 'Vande Mataram' directive

NSF to hold March 16 rally in Kohima opposing ‘Vande Mataram’ directive

Kohima: The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has called for a mass public rally on March 16 at the Old MLA Hostel Junction in Kohima, expressing concern over a directive that makes the singing or playing of the national song Vande Mataram compulsory during official functions and in educational institutions. In a statement, the federation said […] The post NSF to hold March 16 rally in Kohima opposing ‘Vande Mataram’ directive appeared first on Ea…

NSF to hold rally in Kohima over 'Vande Mataram' directive

Kohima, Mar 14 (PTI) The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) is scheduled to hold a public rally here on Monday in protest against the "compulsory imposition" of the national song, 'Vande Mataram', following a recent directive by the Ministry of Home Affairs.According to the federation, the rally will be held at Old MLA Hostel Junction at Phoolbari from 10 am, during which participants will march to Lok Bhavan.A memorandum highlighting the concerns …