The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued fresh guidelines on the National Anthem, National Song, State Songs, and foreign national anthems, clarifying when people are expected to stand during the playing of the National Anthem.
When Should People Stand?
According to the MHA's updated directions:
Citizens should stand at attention whenever the National Anthem is played.
The protocol is aimed at ensuring respect and dignity for the National Anthem during official ceremonies and public events.
Exception for Films and Documentaries
The ministry has clarified that people are not expected to stand if the National Anthem is played as part of a film, documentary, or newsreel.
The guidelines state that asking viewers to stand in such situations could:
Disrupt the screening of the film or documentary.
Create confusion and disorder in the auditorium.
Not necessarily enhance the dignity of the National Anthem.
Comprehensive Guidelines Issued
The new directions also provide guidance on:
The National Anthem
The National Song
State Songs
Foreign national anthems
Protocols for collective singing during official functions and public events
The objective is to ensure uniform observance and maintain the dignity of national symbols while providing clarity on different situations in which they are played.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 WhatsApp Channel now! 👈📲
𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒆𝐬 👉 Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
