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24 January - Jan Gan Man got the status of the national anthem of India in 1950

 


The status of "Jana Gana Mana" as the national anthem of India was officially conferred on 24 January 1950. On this date, the Constituent Assembly of India adopted "Jana Gana Mana" as the national anthem, making it an integral part of the cultural and patriotic identity of the country.

"Jana Gana Mana" was written by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali and was first publicly sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress on 27 December 1911. The Hindi version of the anthem was later adopted as the national anthem of India.

The adoption of "Jana Gana Mana" as the national anthem marked a significant moment in India's history as it became an official symbol of unity and patriotism for the newly independent nation. The national anthem is played on various occasions, including official functions and ceremonies, to honor the country and its values.

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