Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Defends National Song and Nehru's Legacy in Parliament's 150-Year Vande Mataram Commemoration

Dec 08, 2025 07:15 pm CST

In a passionate address during the Lok Sabha's special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended the national song's significance while criticizing the government for diverting attention from current issues. She highlighted Nehru's contributions to institutions like ISRO and AIIMS, challenged ongoing criticisms of the former prime minister, and called for substantive debate on pressing national concerns rather than historical distractions.