Indore councillor refuses to sing ‘Vande Mataram’, says religion doesn’t permit; told to leave house

A Congress councillor in Indore sparked a row by refusing to sing 'Vande Mataram' due to her Islamic beliefs during a municipal budget meeting. Ruling BJP members protested, leading to her expulsion from the House. The councillor asserted her constitutional right to religious freedom, while the Mayor criticized her stance. The opposition leader stated the party respects the national song.

Indore councillor refuses to sing ‘Vande Mataram’, says religion doesn’t permit; told to leave house
A Congress councillor in Indore sparked a row by refusing to sing 'Vande Mataram' due to her Islamic beliefs during a municipal budget meeting. Ruling BJP members protested, leading to her expulsion from the House. The councillor asserted her constitutional right to religious freedom, while the Mayor criticized her stance. The opposition leader stated the party respects the national song.