Meghalaya MLA Nongrum opposes full rendition of Vande Mataram
In a bold move, Meghalaya's MLA Adelbert Nongrum has taken a stand against the Union Home Ministry's mandate requiring the complete six-stanza rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions. As a Christian leader, Nongrum raises concerns about potential infringements on Article 25 of the Constitution, which safeguards religious freedoms.