India, Sept. 10 -- A fresh war of words broke out on Wednesday between alliance partners National Conference and Congress after the full six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was played at an official State event in Srinagar, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and NC president Farooq Abdullah standing through the entire rendition.

The national song was first played at the inauguration of the International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre on Monday. Both Abdullahs stood at attention for the complete version. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stood respectfully at attention for the full rendition of the national song, "Vande Mataram," during the oath ceremony of the Chie...