Indian political controversy
The 150-Year Controversy: Understanding the Vande Mataram Debate Between BJP and Congress
Dec 08, 2025 01:44 pm CST
Prime Minister Modi and Congress engage in a historical debate over the 150-year-old song 'Vande Mataram'. This article examines the controversy surrounding the Congress party's 1937 decision to adopt only the first two stanzas as India's National Song, BJP's accusations of divisive politics, and the complex historical context involving references to Hindu goddesses that shaped this enduring national dispute.
Controversial "Cauliflower Post" by Assam Minister Invokes 1989 Bhagalpur Massacre Amid Bihar Election Results
Nov 16, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Assam Minister Ashok Singhal sparked nationwide outrage with a social media post referencing "Gobi farming" following NDA's Bihar election win, evoking the horrific 1989 Bhagalpur massacre where Muslims were killed and buried under cauliflower fields. The post has drawn condemnation from opposition leaders and legal experts for glorifying communal violence, while the minister has neither deleted nor apologized for the controversial reference.
Trinamool Congress MP Makes Serious Allegations Against West Bengal Governor: Security Controversy Erupts
Nov 16, 2025 04:32 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that Governor CV Ananda Bose was providing weapons to BJP leaders inside Raj Bhavan. The Governor strongly refuted these claims as "inflammatory and irresponsible," demanding an apology and keeping the premises open for public inspection while threatening legal action. BJP leaders condemned Banerjee's statements, questioning the logic behind his accusations since Raj Bhavan security falls under the state police controlled by the TMC government.
Maharashtra BJP MLA Advises Hindu Girls to Avoid Gyms Amid Alleged "Conspiracy" Claims
Oct 17, 2025 07:11 pm CST
BJP Maharashtra MLA Gopichand Padalkar has sparked controversy by advising Hindu girls to practice yoga at home instead of attending gyms, claiming a "huge conspiracy" exists. Speaking at a public meeting in Beed, he suggested young women are vulnerable to deception at gyms and called for increased vigilance. This follows previous controversial statements by the legislator that have drawn significant political backlash.