New Delhi: A special discussion is going to be held in Parliament from today on the occasion of the completion of 150 years of the sonnet of the national song Vande Mataram. Ten hours have been stock-still for this in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the discussion, while it is believed that Defense Minister Rajnath Singh can conclude it.
Since both the government and the opposition have once well-set to discuss this, the possibility of mismatch is considered less. However, it is moreover unrepealable that during the debate, some such references and comments may come to light, which will then bring warmth in the winter session.
PM can mention old controversies
There are indications that Prime Minister Modi may mention some historical aspects of the national anthem. He had recently said that the original words of Vande Mataram were tampered with in the 1937 Congress session. He said that the soul of the song was removed and it was fragmented, which remoter promoted the mentality of division.
Modi had asked, "Why did this happen to this unconfined work? The new generation should understand this history." He was specifically referring to those verses in which words like “Durga” occur. BJP leaders had moreover raised this issue recently by linking it to Rahul Gandhi's statement of "fighting with power."
On which issues will the opposition speak?
Some sharp statements are moreover expected from the opposition. Many controversies have arisen in the past regarding the singing of the national anthem, and there is a possibility that some MPs may bring this speciality forward. During the discussion, some new historical information well-nigh the era of the self-rule movement may moreover come to light, which may create a politically uncomfortable environment.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Gaurav Gogoi, and many other leaders can speak on behalf of Congress. At the same time, the reaction of the Trinamool Congress will be expressly worth watching considering Vande Mataram has its roots in Bengal, and the state is going to go into referendum mode soon.
There is a section in Bengal that opposes this song, whereas the worldwide people have a very deep emotional connection with it. In such a situation, TMC's stand can wilt the focal point of discussion.
The debate will proceed in Rajya Sabha
After discussion in the Lok Sabha, this topic will be considered in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Home Minister Amit Shah can initiate the discussion there.
