Yogi Adityanath calls refusal to sing Vande Mataram 'treason', slams Opposition
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Speaking in Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of misleading people in the name of the Constitution. He also accused the Opposition of disrespecting Vande Mataram.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday described opposition to Vande Mataram and derogatory remarks against national symbols as acts "no less than treason", launching a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party and the Congress during the Budget Session of the Legislative Council.
Intervening in the discussion on the Governor's address, Adityanath said statements supporting "anti-national elements" or belittling symbols of national pride could not be tolerated.
"You see how statements are made in support of anti-national elements or derogatory comments are passed against symbols of national pride. This is nothing short of treason," the Chief Minister said.
Referring to instances where members allegedly refused to stand for Vande Mataram, he questioned how parties that invoke the Constitution could at the same time object to the National Song.
"I want to ask the Samajwadi Party and Congress - on one hand you mislead the public in the name of the Constitution, and on the other, your members say they will not stand for Vande Mataram. What does it mean? You want to live in India but have a problem with the national anthem and national song? This cannot be accepted," he said.
Furthermore, Adityanath noted that the Constituent Assembly accorded recognition to Vande Mataram on January 24, 1950, and said it represents India's pride and honour. "Every citizen has a duty to respect national symbols, including the Tricolour, the national anthem, the national song and national icons," he added.
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