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Vande-Mataram

Anand Math & Vande Matram – II

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 where nobody just wants to listen to any other viewpoint and the anchors turn so [...]

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Anand Math Exposed – I

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 needs to be condemned in the harshest words. When thousands of Hindus and Muslims, as [...]

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And What Is My Issue With Vande Mataram?

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 the issue is that of an individual’s right to practise his religion and be a [...]

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The Problem With Vande Mataram

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 national song.
Vande Mataram issue is one of those issues that can always be banked upon for [...]

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