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Politics
Nagaland Students Boycott I-Day
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 06:41 AM
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Nagaland's NSF has asked students to skip Independence Day events due to a controversy over Vande Mataram. The move is seen as a protest against the singing of the national song.
The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has called upon students in Nagaland to boycott the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. The decision comes amidst a controversy surrounding the singing of Vande Mataram, the national song of India. According to reports, the NSF has taken this step as a mark of protest against the imposition of the national song. The federation has asked students to refrain from participating in any Independence Day events, citing the need to respect the cultural and religious sentiments of the people of Nagaland. The move is likely to spark a debate on the issue of national integration and the role of regional identities in India.