JAMMU, Aug. 18 -- Jammu & Kashmir BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan said that the recent controversy surrounding the alleged disruption and lack of due respect shown to Vande Mataram during a political function is deeply unfortunate and should make every Indian reflect on the dignity accorded to the nation's symbols. The controversy has also led to political complaints and strong reactions, making the issue a matter of wider public discussion.
Balbir said that Vande Mataram is not merely a patriotic composition or a ceremonial song. It occupies a special place in India's freedom struggle and represents the emotional bond of the people with their motherland. At a time when the nation is commemorating 150 years of V...