BJP Asks Gujarat Congress MLA to Apologise for Sitting During Vande Mataram

BJP asks Gujarat Congress MLA to apologise for sitting during Vande Mataram

Khedawala rejected the charge of disrespect. He said he stood for the stanzas of Van`de Mataram traditionally sung since 1937

Gujarat Congress MLA defends sitting down during Vande Mataram recital amid row

Imran Khedawala said he stood for the traditional portions of Vande Mataram but sat when added lines began in the Gujarat Assembly. The BJP demanded an apology, while the Congress said allegations that he disrespected the song were false.

Gujarat: BJP targets Congress MLA for not standing during ‘Vande Mataram’; Opp raises farmers’ issues

The party leaders said that such an incident had not occurred in the house earlier and that action should be taken under the parliamentary system.

‘Vande Mataram’ row: Cong MLA says he stood through traditional rendition, sat for additional lines (Ld)

Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (IANS) Congress MLA Imran Khedawala said on Wednesday that he had stood and respectfully participated in the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ at the Gujarat Legislative Assembly, but… Continue reading ‘Vande Mataram’ row: Cong MLA says he stood through traditional rendition, sat for additional lines (Ld) The post ‘Vande Mataram’ row: Cong MLA says he stood through traditional rendition, sat for additional lines (Ld) first appeared…

‘Vande Mataram’ Row Erupts in Gujarat Assembly After Congress MLA Imran Khedawala Sits During Rendition

Gandhinagar, September 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) The opening day of the Gujarat Assembly’s Monsoon Session was marked by a controversy over the rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ on Wednesday after Congress MLA Imran Khedawala was accused of sitting down after the national song began. State Forest and Environment Minister Pravin Mali said Assembly proceedings traditionally […]