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Will get my head severed for the motherland but won't sing Vande Mataram: Imran Masood
- •Congress MP Imran Masood has stated clearly that his religion does not permit him to sing the national song Vande Mataram under any circumstances.
- •Describing himself as a Hindustani Muslim, Masood said he is ready to sacrifice his life and get his head severed for the country, but cannot worship anyone other than Allah.
- •He clarified that he has no objection to showing respect by standing during Vande Mataram as per Supreme Court guidelines, but objects to its lyrics which involve a system of worship.
- •The Saharanpur MP stated that while he proudly sings Jana Gana Mana, he does not recite Vande Mataram because his faith strictly forbids prostration to anyone except Allah.
Key Questions Answered
Congress MP Imran Masood stated that he refuses to sing Vande Mataram at any cost, explaining that his religion does not permit him to worship anyone other than Allah or follow a system of worship under the pretext of a national song. While he will stand up in respect when it is played, he maintains he will never recite it from his mouth.
When asked whether he is a Hindustani first or a Muslim, the Congress MP from Saharanpur emphatically and clearly stated that he is a Hindustani Muslim.
Imran Masood stated that he will fully respect the national song and will stand up during its rendition, citing Supreme Court guidelines established in 1998 that define respect as standing up. He noted that he has never told anyone to offer Namaz and will not perform acts resembling a system of worship disguised as the national song.
