Rules to be followed when you sing National Anthem
Rules to be followed by every citizen of India 1/ It should get over in a stipulated time frame over approximately 52 sec. 2/ You should stand up, with your shoulders held straight, and head held high, showing your utmost respect for the nation. 3/ Whenever the Anthem is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention 4/ However, when in the course of a newsreel or documentary the Anthem is played as a part of the film, it is not expected of the audience to stand as standing is bound to interrupt the exhibition of the film and would create disorder and confusion rather than add to the dignity of the Anthem. 5/ As in the case of the flying of the National Flag, it has been left to the good sense of the people not to indulge in indiscriminate singing or playing of the Anthem. 6/ A short version consisting of the first and last lines of the National Anthem is also played on certain occasions Approx 20 sec. Usually the short version of the Anthem shall be played when dri...