Central Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Says Anyone Opposing National Symbols Will Be Treated as Anti‑National

In Indore, the controversy surrounding the Vande Mataram anthem intensified when Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the issue. The minister asserted that any individual or group that challenges the nation or its symbols should be regarded as anti‑national. Scindia made the remarks during a public interaction, emphasizing the need to protect national symbols from dissent. His statement reflects the broader political climate in which parties are debating the status of Vande Mataram in schools and public institutions. The comment has drawn reactions from opposition leaders who argue that dissent is a democratic right, while supporters of the minister view his stance as a defence of patriotism.