Vande Mataram
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Vande Mataram to resound across country as over 1 crore people join mega singing event on Sept 25
India | Sep 24, 2026, 12:33 PM ISTMore than one crore students, teachers, parents and citizens will sing the complete Vande Mataram simultaneously at over 25,000 locations on September 25. Organised by Vidya Bharati under the Namami Bharatam campaign, the initiative marks 150 years of the song.
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Vande Mataram row reaches Supreme Court over six stanzas, Centre asked to respond within 2 weeks
India | Sep 22, 2026, 01:22 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response within two weeks on a plea challenging provisions related to singing all six stanzas of Vande Mataram. The court will also examine whether refusing to sing the National Song can attract legal or criminal punishment.
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Omar Abdullah distances from Congress over 'Vande Mataram': 'Fulfilling constitutional obligations'
Jammu and Kashmir | Sep 10, 2026, 06:58 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has distanced himself and the National Conference from Congress' stance on 'Vande Mataram' and said singing the national song at all official government functions is a constitutional obligation.
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Karnataka govt restricts 'Vande Mataram' rendition to first two stanzas at official events
Karnataka | Sep 10, 2026, 03:41 PM ISTFor other official state government events, the Karnataka government has instructed authorities to restrict the rendition to the opening two verses of the song.
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Vande Mataram row: Abdullahs stand for full rendition as Congress urges ally to honour freedom fight
India | Sep 09, 2026, 10:03 AM ISTCongress General Secretary KC Venugopal has objected to Omar Abdullah singing the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at the inaugural International Film Festival in Srinagar.
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BJP passes resolution to honour 'Vande Mataram', condemns Congress move to sing two stanzas
India | Aug 22, 2026, 11:24 PM ISTThe BJP regards "Vande Mataram" as India's national song, an expression of devotion to Mother India, the mantra of the freedom struggle, and an immortal symbol of India's national consciousness.
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OPINION | Vande Mataram: Amit Shah has hit Congress' raw nerve
India | Aug 21, 2026, 05:32 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of taking an "anti-national" decision by refusing to sing the full version of Vande Mataram, alleging that its 1937 stance was driven by Muslim appeasement and contributed to the Partition.
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Aaj Ki Baat : Why doesn't the Congress sing the full Vande Mataram?
Aaj Ki Baat | Aug 20, 2026, 11:39 PM IST'Vande Mataram'—once the rallying cry of the freedom struggle and the anthem of those passionately devoted to independence—has today become a political issue. The Congress refused to sing the full national song
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Speed News: Amit Shah Chairs Southern CMs' Meet, Shivakumar–Vijay Pair Draws Attention
Originals | Aug 20, 2026, 11:34 PM ISTAmit Shah Chairs Southern CMs' Meet, Shivakumar–Vijay Pair Draws Attention. Congress Sticks to Two-Stanza Vande Mataram Stand as BJP Calls It the 'New Muslim League'. PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi Pay Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on His Birth Anniversary. Get all the updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Why does Congress not want to sing the full version of Vande Mataram? Explained
Explainers | Aug 20, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe Congress has decided to continue singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its party events, citing a 1937 resolution adopted amid concerns over religious imagery in the later verses. Scroll down to read why the controversy has erupted over the matter.
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'Janata kar degi tukde-tukde': Jitan Ram Manjhi's explosive warning over Vande Mataram row
India | Aug 20, 2026, 07:50 PM ISTJitan Ram Manjhi has warned critics of Vande Mataram, saying people will give a fitting reply if they continue opposing its full rendition. His remarks come amid a fresh political row over the national song.
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'Appeasement politics, anti-national': Shah fires salvo on Congress over 'Vande Mataram' resolution
India | Aug 20, 2026, 12:43 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at the Congress after it adopted a resolution to sing on the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram'. In a statement, Shah said the Congress is anti-national and has insulted Bankim Chandra Chatterjee once again.
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Congress firm on 2-stanza 'Vande Mataram' stand; BJP calls it 'new Muslim League'
India | Aug 20, 2026, 08:13 AM ISTThe BJP and Congress have been engaged in a war of words over the singing of complete version of 'Vande Mataram'. While the Congress is firm that only the first two stanzas of the national song will be sung by it, the BJP has accused the opposition party of politicising the matter.
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OPINION | Right to disagree does not mean right to demean
India | Aug 19, 2026, 06:12 PM ISTThe Jharkhand student agitation has been postponed for two months after several JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams were cancelled, leaving 1,975 youths without jobs. While students' concerns are genuine, educators urged all stakeholders and the media to voice dissent respectfully and responsibly.
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Lata Mangeshkar song played instead of Vande Mataram at govt event, Shinde apologises for goof-up
Maharashtra | Aug 18, 2026, 11:59 AM ISTDeputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde who was present at the event apologised for the mistake. Shinde stated that such mistakes should not occur in programs related to the national anthem or patriotism, and that special caution is needed during the event.
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BJP files complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row, demands apology
India | Aug 16, 2026, 11:45 PM ISTThe BJP leaders sought action against Sonia Gandhi over the issue and alleged that the controversy had hurt sentiments associated with the national song.
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HM Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row | 16th Aug | Speed News
Originals | Aug 16, 2026, 06:35 PM ISTHM Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row. Air India Express passenger's gun fires during Varanasi airport check, injuring two. Ex-Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at TMC office. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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'Your sins will never be forgiven': Amit Shah targets Sonia Gandhi over 'Vande Mataram' row
India | Aug 16, 2026, 02:13 PM ISTAddressing a gathering in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's apology after accusing her of signalling to stop the singing of full version of 'Vande Mataram' at grand old party's headquarters in Delhi on Independence Day.
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BJP seeks apology from Congress for disrespecting Vande Mataram at party's Independence Day event
India | Aug 15, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTBJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi demanded apology from the Congress party, saying, "we condemn this conduct of the Congress party's top leadership and expect the Congress party to apologize to the nation for it.”
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Sonia Gandhi's 'chair gesture' for Kharge draws attention as full Vande Mataram is sung at Cong HQ
India | Aug 15, 2026, 02:40 PM ISTThe complete 'Vande Mataram' was played at the Congress headquarters in New Delhi on the occasion of Independence Day 2026 in presence of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. The Congress has also criticised the complete recitation of 'Vande Mataram'.