IND vs AFG T20I: Why was Vande Mataram played before national anthem for first time? Here's what report says
Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem for first time at an international sports event during India's T20 match against Afghanistan. Following a directive from Home Ministry, all six stanzas were played, lasting 3 minutes and 10 seconds. This will reportedly continue for home series.
For the first time in an international sporting event, the national song Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem Jana Gana Mana during India's T20I match against Afghanistan in New Delhi. This move was initiated following a directive from the Union Home Ministry. The 3-minute and 10-second rendition of Vande Mataram, set by the Ministry of Home Affairs, was followed by the 52-second national anthem, totaling 4 minutes and 2 seconds.
The BCCI announced that Vande Mataram will now be played before the first match of every home series. Vande Mataram, adopted by the Indian National Congress in 1937 and recognized by the Constituent Assembly in 1950, will be played at the start of every home series, as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The guidelines also stipulate that attendees must stand at attention during the performance, and the official version of the song lasts 3 minutes and 10 seconds.
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