Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan Criticizes Communalism, Caste Discrimination
On August 15, 2026, V.D. Satheesan, Kerala's Chief Minister, addressed the State at Thiruvananthapuram’s Central Stadium during Independence Day celebrations. He emphasized democracy based on open-mindedness and tolerance, criticizing communalism and caste-based discrimination. Notably, 'Vande Mataram' was not sung despite Union government directives. Mr. Satheesan called for protecting constitutional principles and building a progressive Kerala that respects secularism and equality.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Amit Shah's claims of Congress's lack of patriotism, reminding him of Shah's childhood when Kharge first became an MLA.
— The Hindu
The BJP accused the Congress of disrespecting the national anthem, Vande Mataram, at its Delhi headquarters on Independence Day.
19 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Congress revised its performance of Vande Mataram, singing only the first two stanzas, prompting the BJP to criticize the decision as an insult to the national song.
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