‘Vande Mataram’ row sparks political storm after Kerala Governor’s policy address

Kerala Governor Upset Over 'Incomplete' Vande Mataram, Chief Minister Replies

Before and after the Governor read out the UDF government's policy address in the Kerala Assembly, a band team performed the opening stanzas of Vande Mataram.

Vande Mataram dispute in Keralam Assembly; BJP protest

Thiruvananthapuram: The Keralam Assembly witnessed unfortunate protocol breaches on May 29. Firstly, the truncated version of Vande Mataram was played before and after the Governor’s policy declaration address. It is a gross and flagrant breach of protocol set by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on January 28, 2026. It is to be remembered that the full text of Vande Mataram was played during the swearing-in of Chief Minister V. D. Satheeshan a…

BJP Alleges ‘Insult’ To Governor As Kerala Assembly Skips Full Vande Mataram Rendition

The BJP accused the Kerala government of disrespecting Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar after only portions of ‘Vande Mataram’ were played during the Assembly’s policy address session.

‘Vande Mataram’ row sparks political storm after Kerala Governor’s policy address

Controversy after Kerala Police band skips playing ‘Vande Mataram’ in its entirety at opening session of 16th Kerala Assembly. Governor Rajendra Arlekar takes strong exception to govt’s decision to play the song in part. BJP accuses UDF of caving in to pressure from Jamaal-e-Islami and CPI(M)

Kerala Governor raises concern over incomplete rendition of 'Vande Mataram' in Assembly

Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Friday expressed displeasure over 'Vande Mataram' not being sung in full in the state Legislative Assembly during the policy address of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government. Speaking to reporters at Lok Bhavan after returning from the Assembly, the Governor said proper protocol should be followed whenever the Governor is present at official functions. Before and after Governor Rajendra Vishw…

'Part of RSS agenda': Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says 'no need to sing Vande Mataram in its entirety'

India News: NEW DELHI: Kerala leader of opposition and former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday lashed out at the Centre and the BJP amid the ongoing cont.