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.
The national song Vande Mataram was played before the national anthem Jana Gana Mana for the first time during India's opening T20 International against Afghanistan in New Delhi. This move came after a directive from the Union Home Ministry, which set the official version of Vande Mataram to last 3 minutes and 10 seconds, requiring attendees to stand at attention.
The BCCI announced that Vande Mataram will now be played before the start of every home series. This is the first instance of the song being played at a sporting event, and it remains uncertain whether both Vande Mataram and the national anthem will be featured at upcoming ICC events.
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