Congress discussion about Vande Mataram unnecessary, says Union Minister
I am clear about my stand; there should be no controversy about Vande Mataram; it inspired the freedom struggle, said Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy stated on Sunday that discussions surrounding the song Vande Mataram and the questions raised about it are superfluous during a speech in Guledagudda, Bagalkot district. The minister expressed his firm belief that there should be no controversy surrounding Vande Mataram, emphasizing its role in inspiring the freedom struggle and its earlier publication than the National anthem.
Kumaraswamy reminded listeners of the existing law mandating respect for the song and cited a query about alleged disrespect towards Vande Mataram by members of the Gandhi family. He clarified that Sonia Gandhi had merely requested a staff member to provide a chair for AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, asserting that the ongoing debate about the song and related inquiries are unnecessary.
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