Nagaland assembly committee withholds Vande Mataram report

Nagaland Vande Mataram Naga Students’ Federation National Song of India Article 371A

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly committee has decided to withhold its report regarding the compulsory playing of Vande Mataram. Although the committee had already completed its examination and adopted a report, Parliamentary Affairs Minister K. G. Kenye stated that the decision to delay its presentation is an interim measure pending the final outcome of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

The controversy stems from a January 28, 2026, executive order from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, which instructed states to ensure the National Song is played during the arrival of VVIPs. This directive was implemented during the opening of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly on March 2, when an instrumental version of the song was played for the Governor.

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has staged protests in Kohima against the mandatory use of the song, with members singing Christian hymns in opposition. The state government has urged the NSF to end its agitation, noting that the committee intends to revisit the matter while considering the collective sentiments of the people of Nagaland.

Entities

K. G. Kenye · Kohima · Ministry of Home Affairs · Naga Students’ Federation · Nagaland Legislative Assembly

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] The Nagaland Legislative Assembly committee has decided to withhold its report on the compulsory playing of Vande Mataram. mokokchungtimes.com · morungexpress.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Home Affairs issued an executive order on January 28, 2026, regarding orders relating to the National Song of India. mokokchungtimes.com · www.rozanaspokesman.com · morungexpress.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The decision to withhold the report follows the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by Parliament. mokokchungtimes.com · morungexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Naga Students’ Federation has conducted protests in Kohima against the compulsory singing of Vande Mataram. www.rozanaspokesman.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The committee held sittings on March 18, May 18, and June 24 before adopting its report. mokokchungtimes.com · morungexpress.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] MLA Achumbemo Kikon stated the agitation is a concern for the entire state and not limited to a single constituency. www.rozanaspokesman.com

Sources

Vande Mataram row: Nagaland Legislative Assembly panel withholds report, NSF keeps agitation in abeyance [mokokchungtimes.com]

16 days ago

NSF Protest Against Vande Mataram Enters Second Day in Kohima [www.rozanaspokesman.com]

17 days ago

Vande Mataram issue already under examination: Nagaland govt to NSF [morungexpress.com]

16 days ago