Sonia Gandhi's 'Vande Mataram' Response Intensifies National Song Debate Between BJP and Congress

Dec 09, 2025 09:01 pm CST

On her 79th birthday, Sonia Gandhi made headlines with a simple yet powerful "Vande Mataram" message, inserting herself into an ongoing political controversy between BJP and Congress over the national song. The debate has escalated with accusations from Prime Minister Modi about Jawaharlal Nehru's stance on the song, countered by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, highlighting deeper divisions in Indian politics ahead of upcoming elections.