People of Nalgonda town in Telangana stand up for national anthem at 8.30 am daily

By Samantha Allen

Published: January 29, 2022 | 3:32 PM GMT

India’s national Anthem Janaganamana played every day at 8.30 am in Nalgonda town in Telangana at all cross roads with a flag by JJ Samithi v and all stand and salute.

National Anthem is played at twelve major junctions in Nalgonda . All citizens, no matter what they are doing, stand still for those 52 seconds every morning, reported India Today.

Tweeterite Jayaprakash Reddy, has shared a photo of two kids standing and saluting as national Anthem was played.

He was surprised by this tradition and said, ‘As I was standing two kids came from near lane and saluted.I was surprised and shook hands with kids and thanked them and they were happy.’

The initiative was started on January 23 this year by Karnati Vijay Kumar, president of Jana Gana Mana Utsava Samithi, and his friends, said report. They believe that singing the national anthem every morning will enhance patriotism among the masses.

The video has gone viral on Internet and Netizens are appreciating organizer and villagers for their new initiative. This new trend has also spread across other villages nearby to Nalgonda.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.