Summary
The mayor and many council members sang the national anthem.
A few council members from another party sang the full Vande Mataram song.
Both groups kept singing, which made the event a little confusing.
Key Points
4 points1
Mayor and council members from the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Indian National Congress led United Democratic Front sang the national anthem.
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About seven council members from the Bharatiya Janata Party sang Vande Mataram.
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Both groups continued singing, creating a confusing situation.
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The incident happened during the flag‑hoisting ceremony on Independence Day.
New Words to Learn
9 wordsMayor
The person who runs the city.
councillors
People who help decide what the city does.
national anthem
The main song that represents the whole country.
Vande Mataram
A well‑known patriotic song in India.
confusion
When people are unsure or mixed up about what is happening.
Communist Party of India (Marxist)
A political group in India.
Indian National Congress
Another large political group in India.
United Democratic Front
A group of parties that work together.
Bharatiya Janata Party
A third major political group in India.
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