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.