Police record UDF leader’s statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row

The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.

The Vande Mataram recitation by Kharge and other leaders took place before the start of a Goa Congress convention.

Congress MP Imran Masood refuses to sing Vande MataramNEW DELHI: Congress MP Imran Masood on Monday said that he would respect the national song but would not sing it, citing his constitutional right to practise his religion.His statement came amid row over the recitation of Vande Mataram involving grand old party high