Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned the practicality of singing the full Vande Mataram at official events. He said the song takes about 3 minutes and 10 seconds, while the National Anthem takes 52 seconds. With Tamil Nadu’s State Song added, Tharoor asked whether people could stand respectfully for several minutes at every function.
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Shashi Tharoor Questions 3-Minute Vande Mataram Rule
