The full rendition of Vande Mataram at Kerala's UDF Cabinet swearing-in sparked criticism from the Left, citing concerns over its appropriateness in a pluralistic society.
The CPI(M) called it an incorrect step
May 20, 2026
12:25 pm
What's the storyThe recent Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) Cabinet swearing-in ceremony in Kerala has sparked a controversy over the full rendition of the national song "Vande Mataram."
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPIM was the first to object, calling it an "incorrect step" and inappropriate for a pluralistic society.
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