Minority groups challenge centre’s expanded Vande Mataram directive

Christian and Muslim organisations have mounted strong opposition to the Central government’s recent directive mandating the singing of all six stanzas of the song Vande Mataram at official functions and schools, with several groups threatening to approach the Supreme Court if the order is not withdrawn.

SC declines to overturn village restrictions on Christians in tribal areas

Tribal Christian boy buried under restrictions after funeral dispute in Odisha village