Is Vande Mataram issue pushing development agendas behind in Yogi Adityanath's governance?

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today stoked fresh controversy over national song, Vande Mataram.

Yogi Adityanath said not singing Vande Mataram is a serious issue and it needed to be addressed.

"Some people are today saying that they will not sing Vande Mataram. Not singing Vande Mataram is a serious issue," Yogi Adityanath said.

However, Yogi Adityanath maintained that his government's agenda was development. He said that in the 21st century, the issue of 'not singing Vande Mataram' should not be the most discussed topic.

Yogi Adityanath was speaking at a book release function in Lucknow.