A BJP-Congress clash erupted after BJP alleged Sonia Gandhi objected to the full Vande Mataram rendition, while Congress clarified she was arranging a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge.
BJP released video clips from the event even as Congress hit back
Aug 15, 2026
04:43 pm
What's the storyA political controversy erupted on Saturday over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the Congress's Independence Day event.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused former Congress chief Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the national song, a claim that the Congress has denied.
BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to Vande Mataram's full rendition; Congress denies the charge, citing a request for seating.
The BJP accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to Vande Mataram's full version. Congress denied this, stating she requested a chair…
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