The controversy was further aggravated when AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi said he would not chant the slogan even if a knife is put to his throat.
A huge row has erupted over this issue with leaders from across the political spectrum offering their own take on it.
So, what do you think? Will teaching such slogans imbibe patriotism or create resentment?
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