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Congress Hits Back at Omar Over Vande Mataram Row in Kerala
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 05:11 PM
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The Indian National Congress has responded to remarks made by Omar regarding the Vande Mataram controversy in Kerala.
The Indian National Congress has taken a firm stand against Omar following his comments on the Vande Mataram row in Kerala.
Omar’s remarks, which were perceived as dismissive of the national anthem’s significance, prompted Congress leaders to issue a sharp rebuttal, underscoring the importance of respecting national symbols.
The controversy has reignited debate over the anthem’s place in Kerala’s public life, with political parties and civil society groups voicing divergent views on how it should be integrated into the state’s cultural and civic framework.
Omar’s remarks, which were perceived as dismissive of the national anthem’s significance, prompted Congress leaders to issue a sharp rebuttal, underscoring the importance of respecting national symbols.
The controversy has reignited debate over the anthem’s place in Kerala’s public life, with political parties and civil society groups voicing divergent views on how it should be integrated into the state’s cultural and civic framework.