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JAMMU: Amid the ongoing debate over the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, BJP J&K Spokesperson Gaurav Gupta strongly defended the national song, terming it the “soul of Bharat” and a “sacred expression of unity and patriotism.”

Condemning objections raised by certain religious and political groups, Gupta said that Vande Mataram transcends religious boundaries and symbolizes India’s civilizational ethos.

“Vande Mataram is not merely a song but a sacred expression of India’s unity, culture, and freedom struggle,” Gupta said. “It inspired revolutionaries to lay down their lives for the nation. It is the soul of Bharat, not a symbol of division. Every citizen, irrespective of faith, owes respect to the motherland.”

Calling the opposition to the song’

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