No ‘Vande Mataram’ at Kerala Government’s Official Independence Day Celebrations

BJP to launch nationwide campaign against UDF govt. in Keralam over Vande Mataram row: M.T. Ramesh

The State general secretary of BJP alleged that the State government had chosen to dishonour Vande Mataram, succumbing to the pressure from Indian Union Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami and some other religious groups

Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row

The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against the non-singing of Vande Mataram on Independence Day. Leaders alleged the Chief Minister bowed to fundamentalist pressure, comparing him to Jinnah. They stated this stance on the national song was unacceptable. Similar protests were reportedly organized across the state.

No ‘Vande Mataram’ at Kerala Government’s official Independence Day celebrations

The 80th Independence Day celebrations in Kerala were marked by a sharp political divide on Saturday, as the state government and local bodies differed over the rendition of the National Song, Vande Mataram.

Kerala govt's omission of 'Vande Mataram' at I-day event: BJP threatens action

Chandrasekhar said the state government could face legal and political consequences for failing to comply with the Union government's instructions. He alleged that the decision reflected the influence of the Muslim League and Jamaat-e-Islami over the state administration