Rashtraraksha Samithi holds parallel I-Day celebration in protest at Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan with full Vande Mataram rendition
Congress alleges violation of norms and disrespect to official Independence Day celebrations
On Independence Day, the Rashtraraksha Samithi organized a protest at Thekkinkadu Maidan in Thrissur against the Kerala government's decision to omit the full rendition of Vande Mataram from the official I-Day program. The protest took place near the Thekke Gopura Nada while the district administration's official celebrations were ongoing at the Students' Corner.
Participants sang the national anthem in its entirety and hoisted the flag. BJP State Vice-President K.K. Anish Kumar hoisted the flag at the protest. Addressing the crowd, Kumar criticized Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, asserting that the state should be governed according to constitutional principles, not religious leaders' directives.
He emphasized the importance of upholding constitutional values and national symbols. The protest, which drew criticism from the Congress, was accused by Thrissur DCC president Joseph Tajet of disrespecting the official Independence Day celebrations. Tajet described it as an attempt to advance a communal agenda and a violation of a Kerala High Court ruling that banned political functions in Thekkinkadu Maidan.
He called for clarification from Union Minister Suresh Gopi and BJP leaders on the matter and urged the Devaswom Board and other authorities to take action if any rules or court orders were breached.
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