Indore Vande Matram Row: 'Insult To Martyrs,' BJP Chief Hemant Khandelwal After Muslim Congress Councillors Refused To Sing 'Vande Mataram' Citing Religious Restriction
Published on: April 9, 2026, 3:06 p.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
In Indore Municipal Corporation, Congress councillors Fauzia Sheikh Alim and Rubina Iqbal refused to sing ‘Vande Mataram’, citing religious beliefs. BJP leaders condemned it as disrespect to martyrs, while Congress considers disciplinary action. Rubina said Islam prohibits singing the song but affirmed respect for the nation.
