Untold stories, debates surrounding India's national anthem

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Roots of a National Anthem

Originally composed in Bengali by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, the song has a significant historical and cultural background. Image credits: Pexels

Debut on a Historic Platform

The Indian National Congress convention on December 16, 1911, witnessed the debut rendition of 'Jana Gana Mana.' Image credits: Pexels

Echoes Across Continents

The song resonated internationally when it was performed in Hamburg on September 11, 1942. Image credits: Pexels

Hindi Version's Official Adoption

The Hindi version was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950, officially becoming the national anthem. Image credits: Pexels

A Choice of Respect

There's no legal obligation to sing the anthem; respectful silence is also an acceptable gesture. Image credits: Pexels

Controversial Notes

In 2005, demands to replace "Sindh" with "Kashmir" in the anthem stirred controversies. Image credits: Pexels

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