Hyderabad, March 20 -- The Anti-Terrorism Forum (ATF) on Friday submitted a representation to the Chairman of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, Gutha Sukender Reddy, seeking disciplinary action against members of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for allegedly staging a walkout during the national song 'Vande Mataram' on March 16.
In a letter to the Chairman, ATF Chairman Dr. Ravinuthala Shashidhar said the incident occurred during the Budget Session of the Telangana Legislature when 'Vande Mataram' was played before and after the Governor's address.
The forum alleged that AIMIM legislators (MLAs and MLCs) deliberately exited the House when the national song commenced and returned only after its conclusion, while remaining ...