Amit Shah dismissed claims linking the Vande Mataram debate to Bengal polls, while taking a strong dig at Congress over the 1975 Emergency. What did he reveal about the national song’s legacy and its role in India’s history?
In the Lok Sabha, a discussion was held on 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, where SP MP Iqra Hasan delivered a sharp critique of the government. She explained the meaning of the hymn, questioned its politicization, and said Indian Muslims are “Indians by choice.”
Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav stated that Vande Mataram was a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle, empowering Indians to unite and fight against the British.
Is the Lok Sabha debate on Vande Mataram a genuine discussion on the national song’s legacy or a political distraction ahead of upcoming Bengal elections, as Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi claims.
Why did Rahul Gandhi urge the nation to listen to Priyanka Gandhi as Parliament witnessed a charged debate on the 150 year journey of Vande Mataram and its political legacy that continues to spark sharp exchanges across party lines?
During the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the government and said that Vande Mataram does not belong to any political party but represents the emotions of the entire nation. He added that the song was a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle and that its significance should be protected from political controversies.
As Parliament continues its scheduled 10-hour deliberation on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the broader questions remain: Can historic symbols be revisited without rewriting history? And can cultural pride coexist with India’s unity and diversity?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday, described Vande Mataram, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, as a “powerful mantra” that energized and inspired India’s freedom struggle.
At the 150‑year memorial debate for Vande Mataram in Parliament, Narendra Modi accused Indian National Congress under Jawaharlal Nehru of “tukde‑tukde” of the national song, claiming its 1937 truncation “sowed the seeds of partition”. Is Vande Mataram’s legacy finally up for rewrite?
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