Patriotism should come from within. By making youngsters sing a song, we can’t hope to instill it in them.

Rajesh Beriwal, St. Xavier’s College

Yes, because Vande Mataram signifies the spirit of oneness and strength that binds the masses of India.

Arijit Roy,City College (north)

Yes, to make children imbibe the essence of love, devotion and sacrifice for their motherland, Vande Mataram should be made mandatory in schools.

Nidhi Poddar,Saltlake City

It should be made mandatory in schools to revive the feeling of patriotism that our generation is lacking in today.

Shreyashi Dasgupta,Haryana Vidya Mandir School

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