Bhopal, Nov. 30 -- Reacting to Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's recent speech in Bhopal, VHP national spokesperson Vinod Bansal on Sunday criticised the remarks, questioning the organisation's stance.

Speaking to ANI, Bansal said, "This is the same institution that used to say they fought for the country's freedom. Why would someone force you to sing Vande Mataram? Those who consider this land their mother will naturally respect it."

He added that raising objections over national symbols or patriotic expressions only creates unnecessary controversy and urged leaders to refrain from statements that could sow discord.

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday criticised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president ...