Court Plea Challenges Karnataka's Move To Restrict Vande Mataram To Two Stanzas

A petition has been moved in court challenging Karnataka's decision to limit the rendition of Vande Mataram to only two stanzas. The plea questions the state's legal power to impose such a restriction on the national song.

The matter has drawn attention amid debates over the appropriate manner and extent of singing Vande Mataram at official and public functions. The petitioner has sought judicial intervention to review the state's directive.

The case is expected to be taken up for hearing as the court examines the constitutional and legal questions raised by the petition. No further details on the next date of hearing have been specified yet.