Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan clarified the full Vande Mataram rendition at the UDF swearing-in was a Lok Bhavan decision. He and his colleagues were unaware of the full song being sung. The CPI(M) criticized the move as inappropriate for a pluralistic society. The BJP countered, accusing the CPI(M) of insulting the national song to appease radical groups.

UDF's full rendition of Vande Mataram at Kerala swearing-in sparks controversy, dividing opinions between CPI(M) and RSS.

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.

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan clarified the full Vande Mataram rendition at the UDF swearing-in was a Lok Bhavan decision. He and his colleagues were unaware of the full…

CM V.D. Satheesan reveals he was unaware the full Vande Mataram would be sung at the UDF swearing-in ceremony.