A needless controversy over ‘Bharat Mata’ Premium The RSS cannot foist its ideological and political preoccupations upon official functions Updated - June 12, 2025 01:59 pm IST ...

The concept of Bharat Mata predates modern political organisations, including the RSS. During the freedom struggle it was a powerful embodiment of the nation — its land, its people, and its spirit.

Bharat Mata Portrait At Kerala Raj Bhavan Sparks Row, Minister Skips Event The Raj Bhavan said the Governor pointed out that from times immemorial, India has a tradition of worshipping and ...

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Bharat Mata row: Kerala Minister walks out of event, Raj Bhavan calls it ‘grave insult’ to Governor Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar says there is ‘no question of doing away with ...

The minister also claimed that the Bharat Mata image in the Raj Bhavan did not carry an Indian flag, but that of a political organisation, and hence could not be honoured during a government event.

The minister wanted the Bharat Mata portrait to be removed from the dais. Late last evening, I got the message. I said we will do everything possible, but we cannot remove Bharat Mata.

The minister then registered his protest and walked out of the event in the presence of the Governor. The Kerala ministers have objected to the use of Bharat Mata portrait stating that the picture ...

Thiruvananthapuram: The Left government in Kerala on Friday made it clear that it was not in agreement with the use of the Bharat Mata portrait at the Environment Day event at the Raj Bhavan here ...

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The concept of Bharat Mata should not be turned into a controversy, Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar said on Sunday.“All Bharatiyas grew up ...

We don’t oppose Bharat Mata, but the one placed on the dais is typically used by RSS and even features a non-official Indian map,” Prasad said.