Waris Pathan: No Force on Vande Mataram, Questions India-Pakistan Matches

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News18•13-02-2026, 01:13
Waris Pathan: No Force on Vande Mataram, Questions India-Pakistan Matches
- •AIMIM leader Waris Pathan states no one can be forced to sing 'Vande Mataram', citing Article 25 of the Constitution.
- •He emphasizes respect for 'Vande Mataram' but condemns forcing individuals and labeling them 'anti-national' for not singing it.
- •Pathan questions India playing matches with Pakistan, given Pakistan's alleged promotion of terrorism and past attacks like Pulwama and 26/11.
- •He criticizes the Mumbai Mayor for focusing on Bangladeshi infiltrators instead of Mumbai's issues like pollution and potholes.
- •Pathan attributes incidents like Latur to hate-filled statements by BJP leaders against Muslims and demands government action.
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