Karnataka Orders Only First Two Stanzas of Vande Mataram at Official Functions Citing 1937 Resolution

Sep 10, 2026

Karnataka's Congress government has mandated that only the first two stanzas of "Vande Mataram" be sung at state official functions, citing a 1937 Congress resolution. The order, issued by the Department of Personnel, excludes events attended by central dignitaries. This aligns with the Congress's stance amid controversy over the Modi government's push for the full six-stanza version. The 1937 decision, supported by leaders like Gandhi and Nehru, responds to objections from Muslim League leaders and criticisms of the song's Hindu-centric themes.

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