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Vande Mataram politics returns to centre stage in Keralam as Onam festivities end
The Hindu — National✓
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A six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was performed by a choir during the conclusion of the Kerala government-sponsored Onam week pageantry. The event, flagged off by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan, has revived political debate in the state. This performance contrasts with the state government's earlier decision to omit the full song during recent Independence Day celebrations.
WHY IT MATTERS
The inclusion of the full song at a state-sponsored event reignites a political dispute regarding cultural and national symbols in Kerala, highlighting ongoing tensions over official state protocol.
A choir renders six-stanza version of the song at conclusion of Keralam govt-sponsored Onam week pageantry, flagged off by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan in front of Lok Bhavan on Sunday evening, re-igniting the controversy. The flag-off ceremony marked a departure from State government’s decision not to sing Vande Mataram in full during Independence Day celebrations
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