The Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an alliance of religious groups in Jammu and Kashmir, has objected to a government-organized singing competition centered on the song 'Vande Mataram'. The MMU stated that the song's devotional and theological meanings conflict with Islamic monotheistic beliefs, advising Muslims to refrain from participating. They urged authorities to show greater cultural and religious sensitivity in public outreach, emphasizing that respecting religious conscience is vital for social harmony.