Amit Shah Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Controversy
- On Wednesday, the Congress Working Committee reaffirmed its decision to sing only the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' at party events, defending the practice as a 90-year tradition rooted in a 1937 resolution.
- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge defended the party's historical stance on Tuesday, challenging critics: "If that is the crime, then file a case against Gandhiji, Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel."
- Addressing a press conference, K.C. Venugopal noted 88 leaders attended the CWC meeting, where 33 members spoke on strategizing against the government over education reform and paper leaks.
- The party resolved to corner the government over 'Chanda Chori' at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, with Venugopal directing PCCs to mobilize at village and panchayat levels.
- Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi attended an AICC OBC Department meeting in Delhi, while the party also discussed the alleged 'Chinese incursion' in Arunachal Pradesh and 'Chhatron ki Goonj' gatherings in 800 cities.
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Congress’ decision to stick to 2 paras of Vande Mataram 'appeasement,' defiance of law, says Amit Shah
Chennai, Aug 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a scathing attack against the Congress party saying the party's decision to sing only two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' was not only anti-national but also an open defiance of law and appeasement eyeing "vote bank." Referring to the Congress Working Committee's decision to follow only two paras of the national song, instead of its full rendition, Shah traced the history of partitio…
Amit Shah Slams Congress Over Vande Mataram Controversy
Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticizes Congress for reviving its appeasement policy following CWC's decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram. Shah warns of historical errors and stresses the need for national unity. Congress defends its stance, sparking a political exchange over patriotism and historical contributions.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hit out at the Congress over its stand on singing Vande Mataram at government functions, accusing the party of putting "appeasement politics" ahead of the respect due to those who fought and died for India's
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