The Economic Times

Allies NC, Congress at loggerheads over unabridged version of National Song Vande Mataram

Tariq Hameed Karra, the J&K Congress chief, raised eyebrows over the National Conference's full rendition of Vande Mataram, highlighting the complex history and significance of the anthem in India's national context. In response, National Conference MLA Tanvir Sadiq urged Karra to offer guidance to Congress chief ministers, emphasizing that playing the complete version is mandated by law, mentioning that fellow non-BJP states also uphold this practice.