Naga Students' Federation Opposes Vande Mataram Directive, Cites Naga Identity

• Naga Students' Federation (NSF) opposes Centre's directive to play/sing Vande Mataram before Jana Gana Mana.
• NSF states directive disregards historical, political, and cultural realities of Naga people.
• The apex students' body warns against enforcing cultural conformity in "Naga homeland" and expresses concern over school guidelines.
• NSF urges Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) not to issue circulars enforcing Vande Mataram protocol, fearing unrest.
• Union Home Ministry directed all six stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung first when played with the National Anthem.