Congress Should Apologise for Insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah
Shah said Congress interrupted the full song at its headquarters and called for an apology to the public and Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
- On Sunday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi of insulting the national song 'Vande Mataram' at the party's New Delhi headquarters during Independence Day celebrations.
- Shah alleged that Gandhi signaled to stop the song midway, calling the act 'shamelessness.' The Congress denied the claim, clarifying that she merely asked for a chair for Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.
- BJP leaders demanded an apology for the 'utter disrespect' shown to the song, which historically served as a revolutionary slogan during India's freedom struggle. BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee described the incident as a 'shameless repetition of a historical mistake.'
- Shah claimed '140 crore people' witnessed the event on television, demanding an apology to the song's composer, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. He stated the offense would never be forgiven by the country.
- The Centre announced that all six stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' must be sung at official government events. Shah noted the song was performed at the Red Fort and other flag-hoisting sites during Independence Day celebrations after 80 years of independence.
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In Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress of forgetting 'Vande Mataram' due to vote bank politics. He claimed that the song was stopped at the Congress headquarters on the instructions of Sonia Gandhi.
Amit Shah slams Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row, says 'sin won't be forgiven'
Referring to a video from the Congress headquarters, Shah said, “Look at their (Congress's) shamelessness. Vande Mataram was being sung at the Congress party headquarters. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi told the Congress president to stop singing…
Political flash: Amit Shah targets Congress over Vande Mataram controversy in Rajasthan
<p class="isSelectedEnd">Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a public rally in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, accusing the party of disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram and demanding an apology from Congress leadership. Addressing the gathering, Shah recalled the historical significance of Vande Mataram and its association with India’s freedom struggle. He said countless freedom fighters drew inspiratio…
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