The state government has decided not to play the newly released Meghalaya Anthem on Republic Day until the standard operating procedures are laid down.
According to a notice by the Arts and Culture Department, performance and playing of the state anthem at the state and district level will not be undertaken on January 26 as the SOP is in the process of preparation.
The Meghalaya State Anthem was released on January 20 to mark 52 years of statehood.
The anthem was composed by (L) Neil Herbert Nongkynrih, the founder, conductor, and mentor of Shillong Chamber Choir.