Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Manoj Muntashir Brings Faith, Identity And Politics To Republic Summit
Manoj Muntashir spoke at the Republic Summit in Mumbai about poetry, movies, religion and India.
He said one mistake should not erase a person’s whole relationship with the country.
He explained that he is Hindu and questioned the use of the word “secular” in India’s Preamble.
He also talked about the national song Vande Mataram and said people should respect the motherland.
Muntashir criticized some Bollywood portrayals of Hindu figures and called the pattern deliberate.
He said he supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
He named Article 370, triple talaq and the Ram Mandir as reasons for that support.
He ended by speaking about his belief in the power and continued presence of Hanuman.
Manoj Muntashir discussed his writing, personal mistakes, faith, Indian identity and political views at the Republic Summit 2026 in Mumbai.
He said he identifies as Hindu rather than secular and questioned the addition of “secular” to India’s Preamble.
Muntashir argued that Vande Mataram should be understood as an expression of respect for the motherland and criticized performing only selected portions.
He described repeated perceived disrespect toward Hindu figures in Bollywood as a conspiracy rather than coincidence.
He said he would continue voting for Narendra Modi and the BJP, citing Article 370, the abolition of triple talaq and the Ram Mandir as reasons.
- Who
- Lyricist, writer and poet Manoj Muntashir.
- What
- He discussed his creative work, mistakes, Hindu identity, secularism, Vande Mataram, Bollywood, faith and political support.
- When
- At the Republic Summit 2026; the article does not provide an exact date.
- Where
- Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The conversation explored Muntashir’s personal experiences and views on culture, religion, national identity and politics.
- Event
- Republic Summit 2026
- Location
- Mumbai
- Speaker
- Manoj Muntashir
- Political support
- Muntashir said he would continue voting for Narendra Modi and the BJP for the next three births.
- Reasons cited
- Article 370, triple talaq and the Ram Mandir.
- Cultural issue
- He questioned why Vande Mataram is not always performed in full.
- Bollywood criticism
- He characterized repeated perceived disrespect toward Hindu religious figures and symbols as a conspiracy.