Centre directs states, UTs to follow correct script, diction for National Anthem, song NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and Union territory administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem. In a letter sent to all state chief secretaries and UT administrators on Thursday, the home ministry also said when the state song is sung or played with the national song and anthem, both the national song and national anthem shall be sung or played together. “The national song will be sung or played first followed by the national anthem,” it stated. This means that the state song — sung in some states at official functions and ceremonies — cannot be sung in between the national song and national anthem. The order will require the state song to be played first, followed by the national song and finally the national anthem. On its directive to strictly follow the correct script/text and diction/pronunciations while playing the national song — which is to be played in full, comprising all six stanzas — and national anthem, the home ministry said their correct script and diction can be found on the portal of ministry of home affairs.“It is requested that suitable instructions in this regard may please be issued to concerned institutions/organisations under your jurisdiction, for strict compliance,” stated the MHA.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosSupreme Court Drama: Petitioner Abuses CJI, Throws Papers; No Contempt Action TakenDevendra Fadnavis Clarifies ‘Bhade Ke Tattu’ Remark, Says He Will Call Critics ‘Hired Fools’Amit Shah Announces Smart Border Vision With Four-Pronged Security Grid40-Foot Illegal Pipeline Linked To IOCL Oil Network Found In Rajasthan; Police Probe Oil TheftThree-Fold Rise In Assam Budget: Aims At Uplifting People, Says CM Sarma’You Will Have To Kill Me’: Mamata’s Defiant Message As TMC Faces Major RebellionIRCTC Rolls Out Beta Website With Simpler Booking Experience; 4 Key Changes Explained’She Pleaded For Help, No One Listened’: What The CCTV Reveals About Jaipur Schoolgirl’s DeathIgnored Warnings Or Natural Calamity? Kerala Orders Probe Into Wayanad Landslide Tragedy’Exam Paper Came A Night Before’: UGC-NET Leak Trail, Whistleblower Tells His Story | Watch123PhotostoriesHow Chanel No. 5 got its famous name: The story behind the iconic fragrance10 baby names that mean “miracle” in different cultures6 stunning red birds in India and where to find themIf your child says these 7 phrases often, psychologists say they’re asking for connectionAre you accidentally damaging your kidneys? Doctor reveals the common daily mistakes that can lead to silent kidney diseaseSreeleela and Kalyani Priyadarshan ace the Wimbledon dress code with timeless London fashion5 natural alternatives to collagen supplements for healthy hair and skinRed vs green vs yellow bell peppers: Who wins the nutrition face-off?7 Animals that eat bees without letting stings stop themLock Upp 2: From Ram Kapoor’s lavish villa to Shivangi Joshi’s dreamy Dehradun home, a look at the luxurious properties of the inmates123Hot PicksSIRBlake LivelyGurgaon EncounterCM VijayAlex PereiraPM ModiNico HischierStrait of HormuzSimone BilesTop TrendingGurgaon MonsoonAMU Seerat CertificateTelangana Techie Wife MurderFIFA World Cup 2026Weather TodayTS EAMCET Phase 1 seat allotmentRamesh MhatreDelhi NCR rainGurgaon EncounterIran war
NEW DELHI: The Centre has directed all states and Union territory administrations to strictly follow the “correct script and diction” while singing or playing the national song and national anthem. In a letter sent to all state chief secretaries and UT administrators on Thursday, the home ministry also said when the state song is sung or played with the national song and anthem, both the national song and national anthem shall be sung or played together. “The national song will be sung or played first followed by the national anthem,” it stated. This means that the state song — sung in some states at official functions and ceremonies — cannot be sung in between the national song and national anthem. The order will require the state song to be played first, followed by the national song and finally the national anthem. On its directive to strictly follow the correct script/text and diction/pronunciations while playing the national song — which is to be played in full, comprising all six stanzas — and national anthem, the home ministry said their correct script and diction can be found on the portal of ministry of home affairs.“It is requested that suitable instructions in this regard may please be issued to concerned institutions/organisations under your jurisdiction, for strict compliance,” stated the MHA.
