MUMBAI: A proposal by a BJP corporator making 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in all civic schools in Mumbai was passed in the BMC general body meeting . "The song as such would only increase patriotism in the minds of children. "While I am not opposed to singing Of Vande Mataram but there is no need for making it mandatory in BMC schools. I also love my motherland but according to our religion 'vandan' is allowed only for 'Allah and no one else. Therefore, this proposal being passed upset us greatly," said Shaikh who along with his other party corporators staged a walkout from the BMC.

Source: Times of India August 10, 2017 12:49 UTC