Dimapur, March 5 -- The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) on Thursday expressed strong displeasure and condemnation over the recent statement of Nagaland BJP legislator and minister Temjen Imna Along on recitation of Vande Mataram in the Nagaland legislative assembly.
In a statement, the federation said it is deeply regrettable that Along continues to justify and normalise the "imposition" of the Indian national song in institutions within the state despite its unequivocal opposition expressed on February 20.
The NSF said it had earlier categorically opposed the instructions issued by the ministry of home affairs mandating playing or singing of 'Vande Mataram' before the Indian national anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' during specific high-level off...