The song was formally declared as the state anthem of Karnataka.
Ironically, for being an official state anthem, the song is rarely sung and never used on formal state occasions.
The song "Huttidare" went on to become blockbuster hit and unofficial state anthem.
In that year, the copyright dispute was resolved and "Arkansas" became official again, until 1987, when it was changed to the official state anthem.
The phrase is also the title of the state anthem of Selangor, Malaysia, adopted in 1967.
Today, the song serves as the state anthem.
The waltz is now the unofficial state anthem of Oaxaca.
The lament over uncontrolled growth is virtually California's state anthem.
Having words that were considered too inflammatory, evoking provocation of the Ottoman Empire, it could not be used as the official state anthem.
It was then, by the order of the Ministry of Education, proclaimed as the only state anthem.
