In this episode of India Upfront, anchor Swati Joshi discusses the controversy surrounding the singing and use of Vande Mataram and the political debate it has sparked. The issue has triggered a sharp exchange between political parties, with leaders such as Shashi Tharoor questioning whether directives related to the national song amount to imposition, while the BJP has accused its opponents of appeasement and selective respect for national symbols. #vandemataram #kerala #shashitharoor #bjp #indiaupfront #timesnow #englishnews
