national anthem controversy
BJP Leader's National Anthem Remark Sparks Fierce Backlash from Trinamool Congress
Nov 07, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Trinamool Congress strongly condemns former Karnataka Assembly speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem was written to welcome the British, calling it a deliberate insult to Rabindranath Tagore and West Bengal's cultural heritage. The controversy unfolds as the national song 'Vande Mataram' celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Fact Check: Was India's National Anthem Jana Gana Mana Written to Honor British Royalty? BJP MP's Claims Spark Controversy
Nov 06, 2025 01:08 pm CST
BJP MP Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri's claim that India's national anthem Jana Gana Mana was composed to welcome the British has sparked controversy. Congress minister Priyank Kharge refuted this assertion as "WhatsApp history," emphasizing that Rabindranath Tagore clarified in 1937 that his composition honored India's destiny, not British royalty. This article examines the historical context of the anthem and recurring misconceptions about its origins.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's Unusual Behavior Raises Health Concerns Amid Upcoming Elections
Oct 04, 2025 11:55 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's recent public behavior, including sitting with folded hands for an extended period during a virtual event with PM Modi, has fueled opposition concerns about his health and governing capacity. With assembly elections approaching, JD(U) allies defend Kumar while critics question his fitness for office. His unconventional gestures continue to draw attention, even as speculation grows about his son Nishant's potential political debut.