Note of discord: Ruling and opposition members argue during the BCC general body meeting Wednesday over the singing of Vande Mataram
During their rendition, the audio operator reportedly replayed the recorded two stanzas as BJP members continued with the rest of the song. The ruling party members completed all six stanzas and took their seats even as the recording continued to play, creating confusion in the meeting.
It is a patriotic act,” she said. Belagavi: A heated exchange broke out between ruling BJP and opposition members over the rendition of Vande Mataram during the BCC general body meeting Wednesday. Opposition and govt-nominated members objected to the episode. Councillor Ramesh Sontakki questioned officials about the basis for allowing all six stanzas to be sung when the state govt’s guidelines prescribe only two stanzas at official functions. Opposition members also alleged that BJP members showed disrespect to the national song by sitting down while the recorded version was still playing. Mayor Preeti Kamakar dismissed the objections, saying singing the full song was neither illegal nor inappropriate. “There is nothing wrong in singing the complete Vande Mataram.