Haryana is considering making the National Anthem mandatory in madrasas

*Paromita Das

Haryana may make singing the national anthem mandatory in all madrassas throughout the state, Education Minister Kanwar Pal said here on Friday, a day after neighbouring Uttar Pradesh made it mandatory, according to news agency PTI.

“There is no risk. The national anthem should be sung in every madrassa and school. Nobody should have any reservations “when asked by reporters to comment on the UP government’s move and whether Haryana was considering a similar move, the minister said.

Beginning Thursday, all madrassas in Uttar Pradesh will be required to sing the national anthem. On May 9, the Registrar of the Uttar Pradesh Madrassa Education Board issued an order to all District Minority Welfare Officers to this effect.

Kanwar Pal was also questioned about Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala’s demand on Wednesday that the Haryana government withdraw a new Class 9 history book that mentions the Congress’ “policy of appeasement” as one of the reasons for the country’s partition in 1947.

“History cannot be sugar-coated. When the book gives Congress credit for many things, mistakes will be highlighted. Accepting the country’s partition was a mistake, and it will be mentioned “he stated.
In response to a question, the education minister stated that lessons on freedom fighter and Hindutva ideologue Veer Savarkar were previously taught in schools and will continue.

He claims that the younger generation is receiving accurate historical information. He stated that great men, each in their own way, contributed significantly to the country’s liberation from the British.

“These are historical events that are being made known to the younger generation,” he said.

Meanwhile, he stated that there is a lot of excitement among the people about the Pragati Rally, which will be held in Yamuna nagar on May 15. At this rally, he said, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will dedicate development projects worth crores of rupees to the public.