Vande Mataram Controversy: BJP Accused of Political Polarisation

The Maharashtra Congress has accused the BJP of using 'Vande Mataram' to create a controversy aimed at minority legislators. Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant alleged that BJP is employing the national song as a polarizing tool. He criticized the partisan use of nationalism and BJP's contradictory stance.

Congress in Maharashtra has charged the BJP with orchestrating an 'unfortunate and needless' controversy surrounding 'Vande Mataram'.

Party spokesperson Sachin Sawant alleged the BJP is wielding the national song as a gambit to polarize voters against minority legislators, labeling these actions as divisive.

Sawant criticized BJP's use of 'Vande Mataram', highlighting an allegedly contradictory stance on nationalistic expressions and called for an immediate response from the BJP's Maharashtra leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)