'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' chant compulsory on I-Day: UP Shia body
The Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board has issued an order that mandates chanting 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' slogan after the national anthem during Independence Day celebrations at all schools and colleges that are run under it. The order stated that 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' is the "slogan of India's freedom" and "goes with Independence Day celebrations".