Vande Mataram vs. Jana Gana Mana: Key Differences & Tagore's Dual Legacy

• New guidelines mandate Vande Mataram be sung before Jana Gana Mana at government programs and schools, with all standing at attention.
• Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, became India's National Song, symbolizing resistance against British rule.
• Jana Gana Mana, composed by Rabindranath Tagore in 1911, was adopted as India's National Anthem in 1950 due to its inclusive tone.
• Vande Mataram uses religious imagery, portraying India as a divine mother, while Jana Gana Mana focuses on unity without religious references.
• Tagore played a crucial role in both songs, singing Vande Mataram in 1896 and composing Jana Gana Mana, but expressed concerns about Vande Mataram's later verses for inclusivity.