BJP Targets Kerala Collector Over Vande Mataram Controversy

The BJP has escalated its criticism of Kasaragod District Collector Sreedhanya Suresh, accusing her of breaching national protocol during an official event. This incident occurred at the inauguration of a laboratory at the Muliyar Family Health Centre, where she and other dignitaries sat down after the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram while the song continued. The BJP plans to approach Union Home Minister Amit Shah and the Kerala Governor to seek action against her. Video footage from the event shows Minister K Muraleedharan and others taking their seats prematurely. In contrast, some officials remained standing until the song concluded. Minister Muraleedharan defended his actions, stating that Vande Mataram was not listed in the official programme schedule, which only mentioned an invocation song. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding national protocols in public events The BJP's actions may lead to further political discussions and scrutiny of the officials involved.