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Fresh Vande Mataram Row in Keralam as Health Minister Returns to Seat Before Full Rendition Ends at State Govt Event; BJP Seeks Apology
A viral video showed the minister and other officials sitting after two stanzas, as the Congress defended its practice and the BJP criticized the move.
- On Monday, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan sat down before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at the Mulleria Family Health Centre in Kasaragod during a laboratory inauguration event.
- Muraleedharan defended his actions on Tuesday, stating he would not allow anyone to "hijack" a state government event and cited state policy restricting Vande Mataram to the first two stanzas.
- Visuals showed Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan and MLA Kallatra Mahin sitting alongside the minister, while MLA Neelakandan and District Congress Committee president Faisal remained standing throughout the entire rendition.
- Following the incident, the BJP demanded an apology from Muraleedharan, while critics labeled his conduct an insult to the national song and triggered backlash from opposition leaders.
- Amid the Centre's directive to sing Vande Mataram in full at official functions, the Congress has maintained that singing only the first two stanzas is sufficient, fueling ongoing protocol debate.
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Keralam Health Minister displeased over full rendition of Vande Mataram at state govt event
Stay updated with ThePrint: Preferred Source Google Discover Kasaragod (Keralam), Nov 10 (PTI) Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan returned to his seat before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at an official function here a day ago, prompting the BJP to demand an apology, while the minister defended his action, saying he would […]
·New Delhi, India
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Kerala minister K Muraleedharan sparks row after sitting down before 'Vande Mataram' ends at official event
Visuals shared on social media showed the district collector, Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan, and MLA K Mahin, seated alongside the minister, also sitting down before 'Vande Mataram' ended.
·Noida, India
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K Muraleedharan sat down after two stanzas of Vande Mataram In Kasaragod Function; He stated that he does not need to be taught patriotism
·India
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