West Bengal Makes Rabindranath Tagore's State Song Mandatory in School Assemblies: What You Need to Know

Nov 07, 2025 03:16 pm CST

The West Bengal government has mandated Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore's 'Banglar mati, Banglar jol' as a compulsory prayer song during morning assemblies in all government-aided schools. This 1905 composition, officially designated as the state song in 2023, must be performed alongside the National Anthem at school gatherings and all government functions to promote social and communal harmony throughout the state.