New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, alleging that the Congress has once again “capitulated” to the Muslim League, an ally of the ruling coalition in Kerala.
The controversy arose after Tharoor questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as an “unnecessary imposition.”
Responding to the remarks, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla accused the Congress of showing disrespect towards national honour by opposing the full rendition of Vande Mataram.
The BJP further alleged that the Congress was yielding to the political interests of the Muslim League on matters linked to national symbols and traditions.
