14 August,2022 08:49 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Sudhir Mungantiwar. File Photo
Newly-appointed Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Sunday said all officials of the state government will have to say "Vande Mataram" instead of hello while receiving phone calls in offices.
"We are entering the 76th year of Independence. We are celebrating Amrit Mahotsav (of Independence). Hence I want officials to say 'Vande Mataram' over the phone instead of hello," he said.
Also Read: BREAKING: Fadnavis gets Home; CM Eknath Shinde to handle Urban Development
He said a formal government order will be out by August 18.
ALSO READ
Eknath Shinde crushes Uddhav Thackeray in Shiv Sena’s battle for legacy
Will win Andheri East with margin of more than 20,000 votes, says Murji Patel
Devendra Fadnavis should be made next CM, says BJP MLC Pravin Darekar
Something is fishy, there's a big conspiracy, says Sanjay Raut on poll trends
BJP’s Kolambkar retains Wadala seat in Mumbai, registers 9th consecutive win
"I want all government officials in the state to say 'Vande Mataram' (while receiving phones) till January 26 next year," he said.
This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
