The Congress reaffirmed its 1937 stance of singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, sparking criticism from the BJP, which labeled the party as Muslim League.
CWC has decided to abide by 1937 resolution
Aug 20, 2026
10:32 am
What's the storyThe Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided to stick to the tradition of reciting only the first two stanzas of "Vande Mataram" at party events as per its 1937 resolution.
This decision comes after the central government made it mandatory to sing the full version at official events.
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