Kerala Vande Mataram controversy

Vande Mataram row: Kerala’s UDF govt. again faces allegations of toeing the RSS line

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said that he was unaware of the directive, while Health Minister K. Muraleedharan said that only two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung in the State government’s events

Only first 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram to be sung in Kerala: Minister

Kerala health minister K Muraleedharan on Sunday said that only the first two stanzas of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ will be sung at government events

‘Vande Mataram’ row sparks political storm after Kerala Governor’s policy address

Controversy after Kerala Police band skips playing ‘Vande Mataram’ in its entirety at opening session of 16th Kerala Assembly. Governor Rajendra Arlekar takes strong exception to govt’s decision to play the song in part. BJP accuses UDF of caving in to pressure from Jamaal-e-Islami and CPI(M)

Recital of full version of Vande Mataram at UDF govt. swearing-in in Kerala kicks up a row

CPI(M) calls it a move that undermines secularism and pluralism while RSS hails it

Vande Mataram to be played before Jana Gana Mana, says Centre to States and government bodies

The fresh set of guidelines were uploaded on the MHA’s website on February 6 but no formal announcement or a statement was issued; it states that whenever the official version, around 3.10 minutes long, is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention

Vande Mataram to be sung in full in 15,000 centres across Kerala on Independence Day: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP says programmes will be held across State to shape strong public protests against insulting Vande Mataram and against taking positions that aid anti-national elements

Vande Mataram skipped at State-level Independence Day function in Kerala

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan hoisted the national flag at the State-level Independence Day function at Central Stadium, and the ceremony was followed by the national anthem

Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology over 'Vande Mataram' row

Sumitro Chatterjee warned that "history forgives no one" and that any leadership which fails to respect its own mantra of freedom would be pushed by history into "the darkness of oblivion".

‘Shameless repetition’: Bankim Chattopadhyay’s descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi’s apology over Vande Mataram row

In a letter to Gandhi, the BJP MLA said he was writing as an ordinary citizen, a patriot and a direct descendant of Bankim Chandra.

Sin won't be forgiven: Amit Shah slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Sin won't be forgiven: Amit Shah slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Cong must apologise for Vande Mataram insult: Shah

Vande Mataram row: Shah takes 'sin' jibe at Sonia; Cong says 'diverting attention'

"Country Won't Forgive": Amit Shah To Sonia Gandhi Over Vande Mataram Row

Amit Shah said the Congress leadership showed utter disrespect to the national song

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Attacks Congress Over Vande Mataram Row, Demands Apology

Vande Mataram row: Bankim Chandra's kin writes to Sonia Gandhi, seeks apology

"Book Mahatma Gandhi Too": Congress Chief On Complaint Over Vande Mataram Row

BJP alleged that Sonia Gandhi signaled to stop full Vande Mataram rendition

Kharge's Vande Mataram dare to BJP: Slap case on Gandhi, Nehru

‘Frustrated man’: Congress hits back at Kumaraswamy over ‘Italian blood’ jibe at Sonia Gandhi in Vande Mataram row

The Congress criticized HD Kumaraswamy for his 'Italian blood' comments about Sonia Gandhi, calling him a 'frustrated man.' 

Kharge hits back at BJP over Vande Mataram row, says, ‘Book Nehru, Gandhi too’; What is the controversy?

Kharge said that if singing the version was considered a crime, cases should also be registered against the national leaders who had sung it before him,

Congress Firm On 2-Stanza Vande Mataram, BJP Calls Party "Muslim League"

The BJP has accused the Congress of insulting the national song