Tharoor Questions Mandatory Singing of Entire *Vande Mataram* at Official Events
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- •Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the compulsion to sing the entire *Vande Mataram* at official events.
- •Tharoor argued that singing the full song could be burdensome and unnecessary for attendees.
- •The *Vande Mataram* debate has persisted for years, with some groups finding certain lyrics offensive.
- •Despite being adopted as the national song in 1950, the issue continues to spark political and social discussions.
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has criticised the practice of making people sing the entire *Vande Mataram* at official events, calling it cumbersome and unnecessary. Tharoor argued that forcing attendees to sing the full song at government or public functions could place undue pressure on them. His remarks have reignited debates surrounding the national song, *Vande Mataram*, which have long been marked by differing political and social perspectives.
Tharoor clarified that he has no personal objection to *Vande Mataram*. However, he pointed out that not everyone can comfortably sing the entire song. He highlighted that some individuals may not fully understand the lyrics or their meaning, making it feel like a compulsion rather than a voluntary act. The veteran parliamentarian believes that expressing national sentiment can be done in multiple ways, and singing the complete song should not be treated as mandatory.
