Vande Mataram ends after 2 stanzas in Karnataka Assembly and Council; BJP legislators recite full version
The BJP members then shouted slogans against the government for not playing the Vande Mataram in full.
The Legislative Assembly and Council of Karnataka commenced on Monday, September 21, 2026, with the rendition of the national anthem, Vande Mataram. However, the recording played officially in the House halted after two stanzas were sung. In response, BJP legislators chose to recite the complete version of the anthem, while the Legislative Council followed suit, continuing the remaining stanzas in tandem with the reading of the preamble of the Constitution.
This act of defiance was spurred by agitation over the government's decision to limit the anthem to just two stanzas at events, except those graced by the president, vice-president, prime minister, or governor. The BJP accused the Congress government of this restriction, which prompted the legislators to shout slogans in protest.
The Karnataka government had convened a three-day special legislative session to address the severe drought affecting the state and the implications of the Dr. Kasturirangan report on the Western Ghats. The legislative proceedings began with the singing of Vande Mataram, followed by condolences for prominent individuals, and tributes to a former MLA who had passed away.
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