Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi: Vande Mataram Deserves Equal Status as National Anthem

• Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi stated that 'Vande Mataram' should have the same status as the national anthem.
• He emphasized that Bharat is a mother, not just a geographical entity, and this idea has been neglected post-Independence.
• Ravi advocated for more frequent playing of 'Vande Mataram' and noted its continued resonance in Tamil Nadu schools and colleges.
• His remarks follow a controversy where he skipped the Tamil Nadu Assembly address, alleging insult to the national anthem.
• The Governor walked out of the Assembly after the Speaker refused to play the national anthem after the Tamil anthem.

Why It Matters: Governor R N Ravi advocates for 'Vande Mataram' to have equal status and recognition as the national anthem.