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Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row

The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against the non-singing of Vande Mataram on Independence Day. Leaders alleged the Chief Minister bowed to fundamentalist pressure, comparing him to Jinnah. They stated this stance on the national song was unacceptable. Similar protests were reportedly organized across the state.

17 Aug 2026 9:30 am