Music composer and singer Vishal Dadlani has criticised the recent 10-hour debate in Parliament on Vande Mataram , calling it a waste of time and public money. In a video that has now gone viral, Dadlani questioned the priorities of lawmakers and highlighted issues he felt were being ignored.
A 10-hour debate in the Lok Sabha, marking the 150th anniversary of India's national song , Vande Mataram , was initiated on Monday drawing reactions from political and public figures alike.
The debate centred on the historic and cultural value of Vande Mataram, a song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee that has been associated with India’s independence movement and national identity. However, Dadlani’s comments have sparked renewed discussion about the use of parliamentary time in the curre

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