On the recordJune 9, 2026
I honestly think that this is an unnecessary imposition by the central government of having to listen to all five verses every time.
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Shashi Tharoor
Indian National Congress
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indianexpress.comShashi Tharoor: “I honestly think that this is an unnecessary imposition by the central government of having to listen to all five verses…”
Editor's note · Context
Expressing his views on the mandatory singing of Vande Mataram.
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