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BJP State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar labelled the Kerala government's decision not to recite 'Vande Mataram' during official Independence Day celebrations a 'violation of the law'.
Kerala University Vice Chancellor stated that those who oppose singing 'Vande Mataram' do not know mothers' importance. This remark stirred controversy amid a state row over the national song's full rendition.
Kerala's 80th Independence Day saw the Chief Minister unfurl the flag and lead the National Anthem, omitting Vande Mataram amid national debate, while emphasising secularism, democracy, and welfare as rights.
During Independence Day celebrations, councillors in Kozhikode Corporation sang the national anthem and song simultaneously amid a political row, with BJP councillors alleging insult and threatening legal action.
India celebrated its 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour, featuring flag-hoisting ceremonies and cultural programmes. Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort, honouring freedom fighters and highlighting the vision for a developed India.
Kerala schools' Independence Day circular focuses on flag hoisting and the National Anthem, omitting any mention of Vande Mataram amidst national debate.
Ambiguity surrounds mandatory Vande Mataram recitals during India's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, with officials downplaying controversy despite unclear directives on stanza length.
BJP's Krishnadas alleged the government's stance on 'Vande Mataram' threatened unity, accused Congress of surrendering to IUML, and criticised INDIA bloc's hypocrisy on student rights.
Parliament criminalised insults to the national song Vande Mataram, passing an amendment bill to give it equal status with the national anthem, despite opposition protests.
The BJP's Kerala unit will focus on 'Muslim appeasement' politics, mobilising against alleged UDF influence and Jamaat-e-Islami's role. This strategy aims to incite polarisation, particularly after the 'Vande Mataram' controversy.
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