India, Oct. 20 -- Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday asserted that there should be no hesitation or objection to singing Vande Mataram in its entirety, describing the national song as a symbol of patriotism and national unity.

Addressing the RSS's annual Vijayadashami rally, Bhagwat recalled the role of Vande Mataram in the movement against the British decision to partition Bengal, arguing that the song continues to inspire national unity.

"It is our national song, and there should be no hesitation or objection to sing it in its entirety, with pride and in a loud, clear voice," he said.

Bhagwat referred to the British government's 1905 partition of Bengal under Viceroy Lord Curzon, which triggered widespr...