Explained : ‘Opposing Vande Mataram No Less Than Treason’: Yogi Adityanath Slams Opposition | Politics News and Its Impact

Last Updated:February 17, 2026, 10:14 IST

Yogi Adityanath said the National Song, which was accorded recognition by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950, symbolises India’s pride and honour.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (PTI)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday attacked the Samajwadi Party and Congress and accused them of misleading people in the name of the Constitution and disrespecting the National Song. The Chief Minister added that “opposing” Vande Mataram and making “insulting remarks” against national symbols was no less than treason.

Speaking during the Legislative Council during the Budget Session, Adityanath said the state takes pride in its heritage and believes that development rooted in legacy lays the foundation of a bright future.

Launching a scathing attack on leaders belonging to Opposition parties, Adityanath said, if anyone glorifies “invaders” who “attacked the soul of India” and tried to shackle its faith for political gains, “the new India and the new Uttar Pradesh will not accept it.”

“You see how statements are made in support of anti-national elements or derogatory comments are passed against symbols of national pride. This is nothing short of treason,” he said.

Adityanath said the National Song, which was accorded recognition by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950, symbolises India’s pride and honour and added that it is every Indian’s duty to respect national symbols, including the Tricolour, the national anthem, the national song and national icons.

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Adityanath said he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for issuing a notification making the National Song mandatory at public functions, and said opposing Vande Mataram was an insult to the Constitution and its makers, including B R Ambedkar.

“I want to ask the Samajwadi Party and Congress — on one hand you mislead the public in the name of the Constitution, and on the other, your members say they will not stand for Vande Mataram. What does it mean?” Adityanath asked.

“You want to live in India but have a problem with the national anthem and national song? This cannot be accepted,” he said.

Yogi Adityanath Slams Opposition

Slamming the opposition, particularly the Samajwadi Party, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the “indecorous and inappropriate conduct” not only disrespected a constitutional office but also amounted to an affront to a woman holding a high post.

He said that it was the collective responsibility of all members to respect constitutional arrangements and offices and not indulge in conduct that sends a wrong message to future generations.

(With agency inputs)

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