Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the mandatory rendition of all five verses of Vande Mataram at official events, sparking a strong rebuttal from BJP leader Amit Malviya.
Tharoor's comments drew a sharp reaction from BJP
Jun 02, 2026
01:34 pm
What's the storyCongress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the practice of singing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the start and end of official functions. He called it an "unnecessary imposition" on audiences.
His comments drew a sharp reaction from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Malviya, who said that the full rendition of the national song is "not optional" as per government guidelines.
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