India, Nov. 10 -- Singing of 'Vande Mataram' will be made compulsory in all educational institutions of Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Monday amid a political slugfest surrounding the national song, important stanzas of which PM Modi claimed last week were dropped in 1937.

Addressing an 'Ekta Yatra' (Unity March) event in Gorakhpur, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said on Monday this step would inspire feelings of reverence and pride among citizens towards Bharat Mata and the motherland.

"There should be a sense of respect for the national song Vande Mataram. We will make its singing compulsory in every school and educational institution of Uttar Pradesh," PTI news agency quoted Adityanath.

Yogi Adityanath also said a...