Row Over Pakistani Patriotic Song At Maharashtra School, BJP Files Complaint

Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 20:37 IST

In his complaint, local BJP leader alleged that singing and dancing to such a Pakistani song at a school event hurt the sentiments of many citizens.

A fierce controversy has erupted in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district after a Republic Day event at Abdul Gafur Shah Nagar Parishad Urdu School No. 2 in Umarkhed allegedly featured singing and dancing to a Pakistani patriotic song.

After the incident came to light, a BJP leader filed a complaint with the Umarkhed police.

According to reports, during the cultural programme organised for school students, the song “Ae Mard-e-Mujahid Teri Lalakar Kya Hai," known as a military motivational anthem in Pakistan was played, and a dance performance was presented to it.

In his complaint, local BJP leader Gopal Kalane alleged that singing and dancing to such a Pakistani song at a school event hurt the sentiments of many citizens and amounted to an anti-national act.

Kalane stated, “In the programme at Abdul Gafur Shah Urdu School No. 2 on January 26, the Pakistani song ‘Ae Mard-e-Mujahid Teri Lalakar Kya Hai’ was performed with dance. This jihadist song, given national status by Pakistan and used in the 1965 war, amounts to sedition by the principal and teachers- severe punishment is warranted."

Following the incident, protests have erupted in the area, and the video of the performance has gone viral on social media.

The Umarkhed police have registered a complaint in the matter and started further investigation.

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