BJP slams attempts to politicize patriotism
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 2: Vande Mataram is above religion, below none as the patriotism forms the very foundation of every religion, asserted Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia, spokesperson, J&K BJP, while addressing a press conference at the party Headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, here today.
He was accompanied by Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Media incharge, J&K BJP, and Sunil Prajapati, Seh-Prabhari, BJP OBC Morcha.
Dr. Abhijeet Singh Jasrotia strongly condemned attempts by certain vested interests to create unnecessary controversy over the singing of Vande Mataram by giving it a communal colour. He said it was deeply unfortunate that some groups are trying to portray patriotism as conflicting with religion, stating bluntly that such thinking reflects a dangerous mindset. Those who believe religion is above the nation are deliberately weakening the spirit of India, he said.
Dr. Abhijeet reminded that when Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed Vande Mataram, the nation was collectively fighting British imperialism. He said that historic struggle was not confined to any one religion. Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and others stood shoulder to shoulder under one slogan “Vande Mataram” and laid down their lives for the motherland, he asserted.
Dr. Abhijeet highlighted that legendary freedom fighters like Shaheed Ashfaq Ullah Khan and Abdul Qadir embraced martyrdom while chanting Vande Mataram. He said those promoting radical narratives today should introspect whether they can even match the patriotism of such great Muslims who kissed the noose for Bharat. He also recalled Bismil Azimabadi, the Muslim poet who penned Sarfroshi ki Tamanna, words that echoed from the lips of Ram Prasad Bismil before his execution, a shining symbol of Hindu-Muslim unity that secured India’s freedom.
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