Shashi Tharoor, addressing a gathering at the CSI Christ Church, on its 150th Anniversary, on November 15th, expressed that national song be optional. Drawing a simile to national sport he told that one can sing it out of respect but it is not bounding on him to do so. Important to note that Jamiat-e-Ulema Hind had issued fatwa against Muslims those who would sing this song. Continue reading Vande Mataram should be made optional: Shashi Tharoor →