Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister attacks those refusing to sing Vande Matram
Yogi Adityanath said it reflected 'narrow-mindedness'.
"Today, a problem can be witnessed where some people are saying they will not sing Vande Matram," the CM said.
Speaking at a book release function, the Chief Minister said: "We are looking forward to progress in the 21st century.But today we are witnessing a debate over whether or not we should sing the National Song."
"This is a matter of deep concern. We need to find out ways to overcome narrow-mindedness," Yogi Adityanath said.
The Chief Minister made the remarks at a time when some corporators in Meerut refused to sing the national song.
The Samajwadi Party corporators in Allahabad and Varanasi protested against a proposal which aimed to make singing of the national song compulsory, media reports said.
Image: Yogi Adityanath Twitter page
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