Vande Mataram added to official events this year, people may take time to adjust: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah
Commenting on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders' alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram, Abdullah said there should be no controversy.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah revealed that people will need some time to adjust to singing Vande Mataram at official events, as it was only added this year. The Chief Minister commented on the controversy surrounding Congress leaders alleged disrespect to the national song, stating that all verses were sung and the Congress had provided clarification.
Abdullah acknowledged that it took some time for him to get used to the new addition, making it the first time Vande Mataram was included in his Independence Day parade. He refused to comment on PDP president Mehbooba Mufti's tweet regarding her description of herself as a "dimaagi naxal." The Chief Minister emphasized that education and health are state subjects, attributing the issue to centralization of exams and the habit of the Centre interfering in state matters.
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