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Anand Math & Vande Matram – II

Posted on September 3, 2006 by Adnan Alavi

Do I feel good writing such pieces about Vande Matram (originally Bande Mataram in Bengali) or digging out passages from a controversial over-a-century-old novel? No, I hate doing it but every time I see debates on televisions and public fora … Continue reading →

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Anand Math Exposed – I

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Adnan Alavi

The cacophony over Vande Mataram has reached sickening levels & its time to dwell on intellectual dishonesty of politicians, ignorance of masses & shrewdness of BJP. If anybody has an iota of nationalism and respect towards our martyrs, this novel … Continue reading →

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And What Is My Issue With Vande Mataram?

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

Vande Mataram issue is again hogging the limelight and political denominations of all hue are palnning to make a killing. I have nothing to say of them. Such people have been squarely criticized at this blog and elsewhere. For me … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Vande Mataram

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Mohib Ahmad

BJP, it seems is becoming increasingly devoid of issues. Chhattisgarh government has issued a circular to all educational institutions in the state including madarsas to ensure recital of Vande Mataram on September 7 to mark the centenary celebrations of the … Continue reading →

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