IUML repeating Jinnah’s stand on Vande Mataram, says BJP
BJP leader K.K. Surendran has criticized the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) for opposing the full rendition of the national song Vande Mataram. He accused the party of promoting communal politics and distancing the Muslim community from the national mainstream.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding nationalism, religious identity, and political discourse in India.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Palakkad zonal general secretary K.K. Surendran accused the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) of repeating Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s position by opposing the full rendition of national song Vande Mataram.
Mr. Surendran alleged that the IUML was trying to distance the Muslim community from the national mainstream. He said Muslims had sung the full song between 1896 and 1937 without any impact on their faith.
He accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] and the IUML of using the issue to promote communal politics and said opposing Vande Mataram at events marking its 150th anniversary was tantamount to opposing nationalism.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in