‘Blissfully unaware’: In Kathmandu, Shashi Tharoor expresses concern as death toll in Nepal flood hits 160+
Nepal Floods: ThE Congress MP learnt about the scale of the disaster after arriving in Kathmandu, with the death toll reaching 160+ and around 2,000 or more people estimated to be missing.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has clarified the party's stance on the ongoing debate over the national anthem Vande Mataram, stating that the Congress has been playing only one stanza of the anthem and two verses of Vande Mataram since 1937 at their party functions. The BJP has responded by passing a resolution to raise awareness about the history and significance of Vande Mataram, emphasizing its role as an "anti-imperialist cry" and an expression of India's national consciousness.
The BJP has vowed to uphold the full version of the national song, rejecting any attempts to subordinate it to political considerations.
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