Escalating political row over RSS anthem at Vande Bharat flag off function takes a regulatory turn - The Hindu
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala over the playing of the RSS anthem during the flag-off ceremony of the Vande Bharat Express. The event, attended by senior BJP leaders and government officials, has triggered widespread criticism from opposition parties, who claim it violates secular and official protocol. The state government has sought a detailed report on how a song linked to a political organization was included in a public function funded by the Centre. The Railways, however, has maintained that the incident was unintentional and under review. The row has further deepened the political divide in Kerala, where debates over religious and political neutrality in government events are intensifying. This issue has now reached a regulatory stage, with authorities likely to introduce stricter guidelines to ensure political and religious neutrality in future official ceremonies.
The Key points
- RSS anthem played at Vande Bharat Express flag-off event.
- Kerala government seeks clarification over the incident.
- Opposition parties allege violation of secular values.
- Railways claim the song was included unintentionally.
- BJP leaders defend the event as non-political.
- State officials ordered a probe into the protocol breach.
- Political tensions rise between ruling and opposition blocs.
- Calls for maintaining neutrality in government ceremonies grow.
- Event draws national media attention over political symbolism.
- Regulatory measures expected to prevent future controversies.
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