By Admin 
New guidelines have been issued by the government regarding the national song Vande Mataram. According to the instructions, the entire national anthem with 6 verses will be played in government programs, schools and other important programs. Like the national anthem Jana Gana Mana, the national anthem will also have to be respected by standing and paying attention. These instructions will not be applicable during movies in theatres. Let us know what are the rules of national song and national anthem.
What are the rules of national anthem?
The national anthem of India is Jana Gana Mana. It is a symbol of the honor of the nation. It was originally composed in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. Strict rules have been made regarding the national anthem, under which it is sung. If someone goes against these and sings the national anthem, it is considered an insult. There is also a provision for punishment for insulting the national anthem. The time period for singing this is also fixed. Let us know about it.
The duration of the national anthem is 52 seconds.
– People should stand at attention during the national anthem.
– There should be no noise or other musical sounds during the national anthem.
When will it be played?
– At the time of national salute to the President or Governor/Lieutenant Governors.
– In parades and formal state/union territory functions.
– Before and after the President’s speech.
– While presenting the regimental flag.
– At the sports event.
– At diplomatic receptions, the national anthem of the guest nation will play first.
When will the national anthem be played?
– The time to sing the national anthem is 190 seconds (3 minutes 10 seconds).
– Hoisting of tricolor
– Before and after the President addresses the nation.
– Arrival and departure of Governors/Lieutenant Governors in formal state functions.
– When the national flag is brought in the parade.
– At the civil investiture ceremony.
National anthem rules?
– The audience should stand at attention.
– Group singing is encouraged.
– If the national anthem and the national song are to be played in the same programme, the national anthem will be played first.
provision of fine and punishment
Insulting the national anthem or the Indian flag is a punishable offence. The guilty can be punished with both a jail term of three years and a fine. Under the Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971, intentionally stopping the national anthem can also result in a jail term of up to 3 years and a fine.