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.