Tharoor: Full Vande Mataram at events 'burdensome', BJP hits back
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said singing the full version of Vande Mataram at official events is 'unnecessary and burdensome', prompting sharp criticism from the BJP.
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Tharoor: Full Vande Mataram at Events 'Unnecessary and Burdensome'
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticizes the mandatory full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events, calling it difficult to justify despite respecting the song.
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Rowdy Sheeter in Udupi Booked Under Goonda Act
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Tharoor Questions Mandatory Full Vande Mataram at Events
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has questioned the need for singing the full version of Vande Mataram at every public event, calling it an unnecessary imposition and urging a resolution to the growing controversy.
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Partially Burnt Body Found in Gwalior Linked to Missing Girl
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Kerala Launches 'Operation Toofan' Anti-Drug Campaign (02.06.2026)
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Karnataka CM Swearing-In: Congress Eyes Caste Balance, 12 MLAs May Take Oath
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Goa Restores Sanquelim Fort with Traditional Lime Mortar
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Mamata dares BJP to arrest her, alleges party-breaking
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