Amid the controversy over the chanting of ‘Vande Mataram’ in the West Bengal Assembly, senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari delivered a strong message, saying, “Desh mein rehna hai to Vande Mataram kehna hoga” (If one wants to live in the country, one must say Vande Mataram). His remarks came during an ongoing political row over nationalism, patriotism, and the use of the national song in public and political spaces. The statement has sparked fresh debate between the BJP and the ruling TMC, further intensifying political tensions in West Bengal.
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