Why Shashi Tharoor says requiring full rendition of Vande Mataram at official events is an 'unnecessary imposition'

Shashi Tharoor noted that traditionally the song was sung once at the start of an event, while the national anthem was played separately, often at the end.

from mint - politics Shashi Tharoor noted that traditionally the song was sung once at the start of an event, while the national anthem was played separately, often at the end.