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Uniformity vs identity: State anthem mandatory in WB schools; Darjeeling opts out

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Uniformity vs identity: State anthem mandatory in WB schools; Darjeeling opts out
West Bengal's mandate for schools to sing the state anthem sparked pushback in Darjeeling, where the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration insisted on maintaining local Nepali anthems and prayers. This highlights how daily school rituals become arenas for negotiating language, identity, and belonging, revealing that shared citizenship doesn't necessitate uniform cultural symbols.

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