Petition challenges use of word 'Sindh' in national anthem

‘Sindh’ now a province in Pakistan, says petitioner

PTI | August 9, 2011



Ahead of the 64th anniversary of the Independence Day of India, a retired professor has approached the Bombay high court challenging the use of the word 'Sindh' in the national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' and has sought to replace it with the word 'Sindhu'.

According to the petitioner, Shreekanth Malushte, the word 'Sindh' in the anthem was replaced by the word 'Sindhu' in January 1950 by the government.

"However, the national anthem continues to be sung and broadcast in a wrong manner by using incorrect words," the petition states.

It further mentions that 'Sindh' is a part of the province in Pakistan, while 'Sindhu' river remained in India.

"The national anthem is sung in two difference versions in this country. While some use the correct word 'Sindhu', several others continue singing with the wrong word," Malushte said.

The petition seeks directions to be issued to the ministry of information and broadcasting, ministry of home affairs and ministry of culture to clarify and use the correct word.

The petition is likely to come up for hearing on September 15.
 

Comments

 

Other News

Mumbai’s missing affordable homes

Mumbai’s real estate market keeps growing, yet homeownership remains out of reach for much of its population. Three experts – urban researcher Hussain Indorewala, urban planner Vidyadhar Phatak and developer Kamlesh Thakur of NAREDCO Maharashtra, agree that simply constructing more apartments

Rubio denies US foreknowledge of Starlink restrictions in Ukraine

US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said he was unfamiliar with the Wall Street Journal report suggesting Elon Musk had decided to throttle Starlink services in Ukraine, but rejected claims that Washington had ordered the restrictions to pressure Kyiv.   “There was no

Can AI change India’s breast cancer story?

Breast cancer has become a public-health challenge in India. The greatest opportunity is to find cancers earlier. Artificial intelligence (AI) is opening a new era in breast cancer detection. AI systems can analyse mammograms and other breast-imaging studies, identify subtle abnormalities and assist radi

Farm stability in the time of climate change

Indian agriculture is experiencing significant climate volatility, while the world economy seems to be in a highly volatile situation. Economic indices from various countries show that they need to recalibrate their strategies to withstand economic headwinds. In such a challenging situation, a country li

El Niño threatens India’s Rabi crops

India’s southwest monsoon ended with a 13% rainfall deficit in 2026, its weakest performance in a decade, raising concerns over agricultural production, water security and the upcoming rabi season. With El Niño expected to persist into early 2027, experts warn that declining soil moisture, dep

Regulating the data advantage: India’s new e-Commerce framework

For over a decade, India’s e-commerce story has rested on a simple premise: platforms connect buyers and sellers, while data fuels efficiency, personalisation, and scale. However, as the market matured, its structure has revealed a growing imbalance. E-commerce platforms, especially marketplace ent

Upcoming Conferences



-->

Archives

Current Issue

Opinion

Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Subscribe Newsletter

Twitter