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Shia board seeks Urdu translation of Vande Matram

ISLAMABAD: Amidst a controversy over Muslims reciting the Vande Matram, the All-India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has asked New Delhi to get the national song translated into Urdu to help the community understand the its real meaning and spirit, an Indian television channel reported on Monday. According to the channel, the board’s chairman, Maulana Mirza Muhammad Athar, has written to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and president, to arrange an accurate translation of Vande Matram as soon as possible. “The controversy over Vande Matram it not new, while one section of community leaders opposes its recital by Muslims, some favour it,” AISPLB spokesman Maulana Yasoob Abbas said. He said efforts should be made to address the controversy once and for all. “A correct and authentic translation of Vande Matram into Urdu is the best option as it will help the Muslims decide whether they want to recite the national song or not,” he said. He claimed the repeated controversy over Vande Matram was resulting in “hatred” among the communities. “A worthless debate is being carried out on the issue, which is communally sensitive. Muslims should be told about the real meaning and spirit of Vande Matram,” Abbas said. app

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