മുഖ്യമന്ത്രി പങ്കെടുത്ത തിരുവനന്തപുരത്തെ സ്വാതന്ത്ര്യദിന ചടങ്ങിൽ വന്ദേമാതരം പാടിയില്ല

According to a report by Mathrubhumi News, a controversy has emerged following the Independence Day celebrations held in Thiruvananthapuram, where the Chief Minister of Kerala was in attendance. The report alleges that the national song 'Vande Mataram' was not performed during the official proceedings of the event.

The omission of the song has drawn attention from local political observers and attendees. While Independence Day ceremonies in India typically follow a standardized protocol that includes the national anthem and patriotic songs, the specific sequence of events can vary based on local organizing committees and administrative decisions.

As of now, there has been no official statement from the Chief Minister's office or the state administration regarding the reported absence of the song from the program. The incident has sparked discussions within local political circles regarding the adherence to traditional ceremonial protocols during state-level national holiday observations.