‘Don’t teach me patriotism’: Kerala minister walks away as Vande Mataram is sung in full

Published 10 Nov 2026, 15:15 IST

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Kasaragod (Keralam): Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan returned to his seat before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at an official function here a day ago, prompting the BJP to demand an apology, while the minister defended his action, saying he would not allow anyone to…

— Deccan Herald
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Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan returned to his seat before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at an official function in Kasaragod a day ago, prompting the BJP to demand an apology. Defending his action, the minister said he would not allow anyone to "hijack" a state…

— The New Indian Express

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 14:17 IST

Won't let anyone to 'hijack' state govt event: Keralam's Muraleedharan displeased over full rendition of Vande Mataram

Kasaragod (Keralam): Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan returned to his seat before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at an official function here a day ago, prompting the BJP to demand an apology, while the minister defended his action, saying he would not allow anyone to…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 14:52 IST

Keralam Health Minister returns to seat before full rendition of Vande Mataram ends; BJP demands apology

Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan returned to his seat before the full rendition of Vande Mataram was completed at an official function in Kasaragod a day ago, prompting the BJP to demand an apology. Defending his action, the minister said he would not allow anyone to "hijack" a state…

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 10 Nov 2026, 15:15 IST

‘Don’t teach me patriotism’: Kerala minister walks away as Vande Mataram is sung in full

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 15:18 IST

Fresh Vande Mataram row in Keralam as Health Minister returns to seat before full rendition ends at State govt event; BJP seeks apology

K. Muraleedharan defends his action, saying he ‘will not allow anyone to hijack’ a State government event

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