Singing National Anthem At This Public Park In Uttar Pradesh Might Get Compulsory For Walkers
Saharanpur SP Tripathi has given directions to the officials to implement this. Every day thousands of people come to Company Garden for walks. By starting this new initiative a feeling of patriotism towards the country will be promoted
Soon, all morning and evening walkers who frequent Company Garden, Saharanpur's most prominent public park, will have to sing the national anthem every morning and evening. Besides, a large version of the national flag will also be hoisted at the park.
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Divisional commissioner of Saharanpur, SP Tripathi has gi- ven directions to the officials to implement this. Tripathi said, "Every day thousands of people come to Company Garden for walks. By starting this new initiative, a feeling of patriotism towards the country will be promoted."
This comes after the Supreme Court had passed an order on October 23, 2017 that playing of national anthem was not mandatory in cinema halls. The apex court had then said, "We don't have to wear patriotism on our sleeve.