J&K CM says ‘will follow law on Vande Mataram’; ‘unfortunate’, says Opposition PDP
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that his government will comply with legal requirements regarding the national song, Vande Mataram. The stance has drawn criticism from the opposition PDP, while Abdullah also defended historical remarks made by his party legislator.
Why it matters
The issue reflects the complex intersection of nationalistic symbols and regional political identity in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday (September 10, 2026) defended the elected government’s decision to stand for all stanzas of the national song, Vande Mataram , during its rendition and said “we will follow the law”.
“The Congress should have stopped it (controversial stanzas of Vande Mataram ) in Parliament. Even in Congress-ruled States, the national song is played at official functions. All stanzas of the national song are mandatory now. Those who do not stand will face legal action. What does the Congress want? that people go to jail in Kashmir over this?” said Mr. Abdullah.
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