Bhopal, Sept 2 (ZEENEWS.COM) At least first two stanzas of `Vande Mataram' would be sung at over 5000 Madarasas in Madhya Pradesh to mark the beginning of centenary year celebrations of institution of the national song on September 7, state Madarasa Board said on Thursday.

Following state government circulars, instruction was being issued to Madarasas across the state for recitation of Vande Mataram at functions organised to mark the day on September 7, Board Registrar Sayyed Irshad Ali said.

Claiming that the order will be followed in `totality', he Said, "our motherland is like a paradise. Why should one have objections in saluting it?"

He claimed that the circulars from general administration department seeks recitation of "at least first two stanzas" of the song at all educational institutions.

District education officials have been asked to extend help to the board in ensuring that the recitation takes place at Madarasas in their respective areas, Ali said.