‘Vande Mataram’ Row Erupts In Kerala Assembly | Why Was Full Song Not Played? | India Upfront

Published 29 May 2026 · india

In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the massive political controversy triggered in Kerala over the playing of Vande Mataram in the

In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Pranesh Roy discusses the massive political controversy triggered in Kerala over the playing of Vande Mataram in the Assembly. The row intensified after Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar reportedly objected to only a part of the national song being played during proceedings. CM Pinarayi Vijayan defended the move, stating there was “no need” to play the full version, while the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Left government of insulting a national symbol.

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Check out our website Times Now News App Subscribe to our other network channels Times Now Navbharat Zoom Mirror Now ET Now TN+ Chapters 0:00 Vande Mataram Controversy: Song Blocked Again 0:30 Understanding Secularism: Is Vande Mataram Communal? 1:48 Debate on Vande Mataram: Perspectives from Experts 2:34 Historical Context: Gandhi and Vande Mataram 4:21 The Role of Congress: Ideological Conflicts Explained 6:07 Legal Aspects: Is Singing Vande Mataram Mandatory?

8:05 Political Dynamics: Congress and Minority Politics 10:14 Historical Decisions: The Legacy of Vande Mataram 12:02 Gandhi's Views: Contextualizing His Statements 14:43 Congress Leadership: Historical Influence and Decisions 16:02 Future of Vande Mataram: Calls for Legislative Action

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