BJP demands Congress apology for alleged Vande Mataram disruption
On August 16, 2026, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Vande Mataram on Independence Day. The BJP demanded a public apology from the Congress within 24 hours, alleging their opposition to patriotic symbols is part of their policy. Addressing a press conference, Bhandari claimed Sonia and Rahul gestured to stop the song's rendition at party headquarters, sparking outrage among patriots. The Congress denied these allegations, asserting no attempt was made to halt Vande Mataram’s singing. Published August 16, 2026.
18 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Amit Shah's claims of Congress's lack of patriotism, reminding him of Shah's childhood when Kharge first became an MLA.
— The Hindu
The BJP accused the Congress of disrespecting the national anthem, Vande Mataram, at its Delhi headquarters on Independence Day.
19 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The Congress revised its performance of Vande Mataram, singing only the first two stanzas, prompting the BJP to criticize the decision as an insult to the national song.
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