Vande Mataram debate

  • Amit Shah Challenges Priyanka Gandhi on Vande Mataram Debate: Historical Politics and National Identity Clash in Parliament

    Amit Shah Challenges Priyanka Gandhi on Vande Mataram Debate: Historical Politics and National Identity Clash in Parliament

    Dec 09, 2025 05:24 pm CST

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress leaders engaged in a heated parliamentary exchange over the Vande Mataram discussion. While Shah defended the national song's historical significance beyond Bengal and accused former Prime Ministers of divisive appeasement, Congress representatives led by Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge claimed the debate was politically motivated with upcoming Bengal elections in mind, highlighting their party's historical connection to the national song.

  • Rajnath Singh Confronts Opposition MPs During Heated

    Rajnath Singh Confronts Opposition MPs During Heated 'Vande Mataram' Debate in Lok Sabha

    Dec 09, 2025 12:31 pm CST

    Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a heated exchange with Opposition MPs during his parliamentary speech on 'Vande Mataram', highlighting the political tension surrounding the national song. The debate featured PM Modi criticizing Congress for past treatment of the song, while Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi accused the government of raising the issue to distract from more pressing matters ahead of Bengal elections.