Archive · 7 Nov 2025
BJP Protests Outside Abu Azmi’s Home Over Vande Mataram Recital
Some political party members in India, called the BJP, organized a protest outside the home of another political leader, Abu Azmi.
They were singing a patriotic song called 'Vande Mataram'.
This song is very important in India's history and is being celebrated for its 150th anniversary.
Abu Azmi had refused to sing the song with them.
He explained that for Muslims, only one God, Allah, is worshipped, and they cannot equate any person or thing with Allah.
He felt the BJP was trying to divide people by religion.
The BJP members, however, said that singing 'Vande Mataram' makes people feel proud of their country and connects them to India's fight for freedom.
BJP workers protested outside the Mumbai home of Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi.
The protest involved reciting the national song 'Vande Mataram'.
Azmi had declined an invitation for a mass recital, stating Muslims who believe in shariah worship only Allah.
The BJP's action was part of their nationwide year-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'.
Azmi criticized the BJP as a 'Bharat Jalao Party' for attempting to divide the country on religious lines.
- Who
- BJP workers and leaders, including Abu Asim Azmi (Samajwadi Party)
- What
- BJP workers protested outside Abu Asim Azmi's home by reciting 'Vande Mataram' after he declined an invitation for a mass recital, citing religious beliefs.
- When
- Friday, November 7, marking the start of the year-long 150th anniversary commemoration of 'Vande Mataram'
- Where
- Mumbai, outside Abu Asim Azmi's residence in Colaba
- Why
- Azmi stated that Muslims worshipping only Allah would not equate anyone else with Allah, leading the BJP to protest his refusal as an affront to the national song and national pride.
Abu Azmi's Stance
BJP's Stance
Recital of Vande Mataram
Abu Azmi's Stance
Abu Azmi declined an invitation for a mass recital of 'Vande Mataram', stating that Muslims who believe in shariah will not equate anyone else with Allah and that Muslims worship only Allah, not the ground or the sun. He criticized the BJP as 'Bharat Jalao Party' (India Burning Party), accusing them of worshipping hate, dividing the country on religious lines, and seeking to suppress Muslims.
BJP's Stance
BJP workers, including state assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar and minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, protested outside Azmi's home by reciting the national song. This protest was part of the BJP's nationwide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', which they state inspired India's freedom movement and evokes national pride.
National Song's Religious Inclusivity
Abu Azmi's Stance
Azmi argued that Muslims cannot equate anyone else with Allah and that asking them to recite 'Vande Mataram' is an attempt to suppress them, questioning if the BJP would ask him to offer namaaz.
BJP's Stance
The BJP is celebrating the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', highlighting its role in India's freedom struggle and its evocation of national pride and unity, suggesting it is a unifying song for all Indians.
- Event
- Protest and mass recital of 'Vande Mataram'
- Location
- Mumbai, outside Abu Asim Azmi's residence
- Key Figures
- Abu Asim Azmi (Samajwadi Party), Ameet Satam (BJP), Rahul Narwekar (BJP), Mangal Prabhat Lodha (BJP)
- Reason for Protest
- Azmi's refusal to participate in a mass recital of 'Vande Mataram'
- Anniversary Celebrated
- 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
- Date of Composition (implied)
- November 7, 1875
Sources
‘Muslims can’t sing Vande Mataram’: Abu Asim Azmi rejects BJP invite, cites religious belief
Didn't approve singing of Vande Mataram at schools: Omar
Congress adopted truncated Vande Mataram in 1937 out of communal agenda: BJP
150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’: Test Your Knowledge of India’s National Song
‘Vande Mataram’ awakened spirit of freedom, became basic mantra of independence: MP CM
‘Vande Mataram’ deeply rooted in national consciousness: Sikkim Guv
Vande Matarm: BJP workers protest outside Abu Azmi’s house
