Governor writes to Karnataka CM, wants Vande Mataram truncation order reconsidered

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to revoke a September 8 order limiting Vande Mataram to two stanzas at official events. Gehlot stated that the truncated version conflicts with Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026. Warning of potential constitutional friction over federal executive powers, the Governor advised aligning state practices with Central protocols to preserve national dignity and avoid unnecessary litigation.