BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla strongly defended the national song Vande Mataram, questioning the opposition's reluctance to praise the motherland. As political debate intensifies over reciting the full version, leaders and analysts discuss clearing community misconceptions and the ongoing controversy surrounding India’s historic anthem.
Vande Mataram: 80వ స్వాతంత్ర దినోత్సవ వేడుకల సందర్భంగా ఎర్రకోటపై తొలిసారిగా వందేమాతరం గీతాన్ని ఆలపించారు. ఈ అరుదైన దృశ్యం దేశవ్యాప్తంగా చర్చనీయాంశమైంది.
Centre introduces 'Vande Mataram' Bill in Rajya Sabha, granting it protection akin to the national anthem. Offences like insults or disruptions could lead to jail under amended laws. Opposition protests, citing freedom violations, while BJP supports the move. Session adjourned to Monday.