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BJP Targets Congress Over Vande Mataram Remarks, Cites ‘Muslim League Pressure’

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 Read More…

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Tharoor Questions Mandatory Full Rendition of Vande Mataram at Official Functions

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as unnecessary and burdensome for audiences. Speaking to reporters amid the ongoing debate over the national song in Kerala, Tharoor said there was universal respect for Vande Mataram, Read More…

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Vande Mataram Guidelines Revised: No Compulsion to Stand in Cinema Halls

New Delhi: The Union government has released updated guidelines on the observance of Vande Mataram, India’s national song, bringing clarity to public conduct during its rendition. While standing as a mark of respect remains mandatory at official events and in educational institutions, the government has made it clear that audiences in cinema theatres are not Read More…

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PM Modi Says ‘Vande Mataram’ Continues to Inspire Vision of a Confident and Resurgent Viksit Bharat 2047

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shared an article on how India’s national song, “Vande Mataram,” continues to shape the nation’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047—a vision of a confident, self-reliant, and globally strong India. In his message, the Prime Minister said that Vande Mataram—written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay during India’s freedom struggle—remains a Read More…