Karntaka government's decision to prescribe the singing of only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram has triggered a politcal storm.

Karnataka govt decided to restrict Vande Mataram to first 2 stanzas at most state programmes, defying Centre’s decision to sing all stanzas.

The order acknowledges that Vande Mataram played an important role in instilling nationalism, unity, and patriotism among the people of the country during the Indian national movement for freedom.