Congress Working Committee
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Legacy: The Ongoing Debate Over 'Vande Mataram' and Political Recognition
Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST
The great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee expresses concerns about the Bengal government's neglect of the 'Vande Mataram' composer while praising the Central government's recognition. Political tensions continue over the historic national song as the family advocates for proper commemoration of Chatterjee's legacy through a dedicated institution and vocal performance of Vande Mataram in Parliament.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Absent From Strategic Parliament Meeting Amid Growing Party Tensions
Dec 01, 2025 02:17 am CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor missed a crucial strategic meeting led by Sonia Gandhi regarding the winter parliamentary session, fueling internal party discussions. His absence follows previous missed meetings and controversy over apparent praise for PM Modi, highlighting tensions within the Congress party leadership.
The 150-Year Legacy of 'Vande Mataram': India's National Song and Its Complex History
Nov 12, 2025 06:47 pm CST
Exploring the 150-year journey of India's national song 'Vande Mataram' from its composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875 to its controversial status today. This article examines its role in the freedom struggle, various musical interpretations, and the ongoing debate about religious sensitivities that has shaped its adoption and celebration across different political eras.
1940 To 2025: All That Has Changed Between 2 Congress Meetings In Bihar
Sep 24, 2025 03:45 pm CST
The Congress's who's who, from party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to all Congress chief ministers, are meeting at Patna's Sadaqat Ashram today.
Bihar's Sadaqat Ashram To Host Congress Top Body Meet: Between Memory And Mirage
Sep 23, 2025 09:34 pm CST
In the languid bends of the Holy Ganga, where the river slows to cradle Patna in its muddy embrace, sits Sadaqat Ashram - an institution that looks less like a fortress of politics.