Kerala CM says UDF unaware full version of Vande Mataram will be sung at swearing-in, ceremony as per Lok Bhavan’s arrangements
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan stated that he was unaware the full version of Vande Mataram would be sung at the UDF government's swearing-in ceremony. The performance of all six stanzas has sparked controversy, with the CPI(M) criticizing it as a threat to secularism. Satheesan also addressed criticism regarding his use of his caste surname during the oath, expressing a desire to honor his parents.
- ▪The full version of Vande Mataram was sung at the UDF government's swearing-in ceremony.
- ▪CPI(M) criticized the performance as undermining secularism and pluralism.
- ▪Satheesan faced backlash for mentioning his caste surname during the oath.
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The full version of Vande Mataram was sung at the United Democratic Front (UDF) government's swearing-in ceremony as per Lok Bhavan's arrangements, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said. Addressing a press conference here on Wednesday, Mr. Satheesan said he was not aware of it until it was sung on the stage."Could I have gone and stopped the song midway?" asked Mr. Satheesan.The recital of all the six stanzas of Vande Mataram at the swearing-in ceremony had kicked up a row with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] calling it a move that undermined secularism and pluralism and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s mouthpiece Organiser hailing it.The CPI(M) State secretariat said the Congress Working Committee itself had taken the stand that rendering Vande Mataram in its entirety…
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