Police record UDF leader’s statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row
The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.
The police in Kozhikode have recorded statements from leaders of opposing political parties following a disputed Independence Day ceremony at the Corporation office. On August 15, two groups of councillors, clad in LDF and UDF colors, attempted to sing the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, and the national song, Vande Mataram, simultaneously.
The incident sparked complaints from the Leader of the Opposition and two other councillors. Assistant Commissioner of Police T.K. Asharaf is leading the investigation, but no FIR has been filed yet.
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