BJP claims Sonia 'objected' to full version of Vande Mataram at event, Congress denies charge
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By The Hindu
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A political controversy erupts as the BJP accuses Congress leader Sonia Gandhi of opposing the complete performance of Vande Mataram, India's national song, at a recent public gathering. The opposition party firmly dismisses these allegations, clarifying that Gandhi's intervention concerned seating arrangements rather than any objection to the patriotic anthem. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between India's major political parties over national symbols and their interpretation.
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