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Parallel Independence Day event held in Thrissur over Vande Mataram
The Rashtraraksha Samithi held a parallel Independence Day programme at Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan on August 15, protesting the Kerala government’s decision not to include the full rendition of Vande Mataram in the…
The Story in Brief
The Rashtraraksha Samithi held a parallel Independence Day programme at Thrissur’s Thekkinkadu Maidan on August 15, protesting the Kerala government’s decision not to include the full rendition of Vande Mataram in the official function. The protesters sang the song in full and hoisted the national flag near Thekke Gopura Nada, while the district administration’s celebration took place at Students’ Corner.
BJP State vice-president K.K. Anish Kumar hoisted the flag and criticised the government. Thrissur DCC president Joseph Tajet called the event disrespectful and alleged that it advanced a communal agenda. He also questioned whether the programme violated a Kerala High Court order restricting political functions at the maidan, and sought action from the authorities if rules were breached.
The Indian Opinion
Calling every disagreement over a patriotic song either anti-national or communal makes a constitutional issue smaller than it is. The protest’s timing and location deserve scrutiny, just as the government’s programme choices do. The practical test is straightforward: did the event breach the High Court’s restrictions or local rules? The Devaswom Board and district administration should publish their findings, rather than leave the dispute to competing political claims.
Source: thehindu.com
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