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Why 'Jana Gana Mana' Instead of 'Vande Mataram'? Husain Dalwai Questions West Bengal Government
Mumbai/Kolkata: Congress leader Husain Dalwai has expressed a strong reaction to the West Bengal government's decision to make the national song, 'Vande Mataram', mandatory in the state's madrasas.
Dalwai stated, "They speak of 'Vande Mataram.' Why do they not speak of 'Jana Gana Mana'? 'Vande Mataram' certainly ought to be sung. However, only two stanzas (verses) of it are accepted. If people are asked to sing praises to a Goddess, they will not do so. This is a secular country. This country belongs not to Savarkar, but to Gandhiji."
This statement by him has sparked a debate within political circles. It appears that Dalwai has indirectly expressed his opposition to the decision to make a patriotic song mandatory in madrasas across Bengal.
Following this statement by the Congress leader, there has been a massive influx of reactions on social media. While some have termed this as "token secularism," others have come forward to support Dalwai's stance.
Mumbai/Kolkata: Congress leader Husain Dalwai has expressed a strong reaction to the West Bengal government's decision to make the national song, 'Vande Mataram', mandatory in the state's madrasas.
Dalwai stated, "They speak of 'Vande Mataram.' Why do they not speak of 'Jana Gana Mana'? 'Vande Mataram' certainly ought to be sung. However, only two stanzas (verses) of it are accepted. If people are asked to sing praises to a Goddess, they will not do so. This is a secular country. This country belongs not to Savarkar, but to Gandhiji."
This statement by him has sparked a debate within political circles. It appears that Dalwai has indirectly expressed his opposition to the decision to make a patriotic song mandatory in madrasas across Bengal.
Following this statement by the Congress leader, there has been a massive influx of reactions on social media. While some have termed this as "token secularism," others have come forward to support Dalwai's stance.
Dalwai stated, "They speak of 'Vande Mataram.' Why do they not speak of 'Jana Gana Mana'? 'Vande Mataram' certainly ought to be sung. However, only two stanzas (verses) of it are accepted. If people are asked to sing praises to a Goddess, they will not do so. This is a secular country. This country belongs not to Savarkar, but to Gandhiji."
This statement by him has sparked a debate within political circles. It appears that Dalwai has indirectly expressed his opposition to the decision to make a patriotic song mandatory in madrasas across Bengal.
Following this statement by the Congress leader, there has been a massive influx of reactions on social media. While some have termed this as "token secularism," others have come forward to support Dalwai's stance.
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