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BJP Demands Apology from Gujarat Congress MLA Over Vande Mataram Incident
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has called on a Gujarat-based Congress Member of Legislative Assembly to apologise after the MLA was seen sitting during the national anthem.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally requested that a Gujarat Congress Member of Legislative Assembly apologise for an incident in which the MLA was observed sitting during the singing of Vande Mataram. The request was made in a statement released by the BJP’s state unit.
The incident drew criticism from BJP leaders who said that sitting during the national anthem is disrespectful and violates the spirit of patriotism. The Congress MLA, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly seated in the assembly hall when Vande Mataram was performed.
The BJP’s demand reflects the party’s broader stance on maintaining decorum during patriotic events. It remains to be seen whether the MLA will comply with the request or respond with a counter‑statement.
The incident drew criticism from BJP leaders who said that sitting during the national anthem is disrespectful and violates the spirit of patriotism. The Congress MLA, whose name has not been disclosed, was reportedly seated in the assembly hall when Vande Mataram was performed.
The BJP’s demand reflects the party’s broader stance on maintaining decorum during patriotic events. It remains to be seen whether the MLA will comply with the request or respond with a counter‑statement.