The controversy over Vande Mataram stems from its origin in Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's novel Anandamath, with some Muslims objecting to it as promoting Hindu nationalism.
Kesavan resigned from the Congress on 23 February, saying that he has not even seen vestiges of the values that made him work for the party with dedication for over two decades.
What is often forgotten is that resistance to this control began immediately. The fight against theocratic rule started the moment mandatory veiling was imposed.
India’s merchandise exports to US remain positive, despite 50% tariffs, while imports from US grew by 12.85% in the first three quarters of the financial year.
Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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