Congress Takes Aim at BJP over Vande Mataram Debate
The Congress claims that Prime Minister Modi and his counterparts have been exposed for allegedly distorting historical truths about Vande Mataram. Heated debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha centered around the song's 150th anniversary, bringing up issues of nationalism and historical accuracy.
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The ongoing debate in both Houses over the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram has sparked controversy, with the Congress party alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies have been exposed for historical inaccuracies.
Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh emphasized that debates in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were held over three days, scrutinizing the national song and invoking nationalist sentiments.
Ramesh criticized the BJP for allegedly attempting to distort history, saying the debates revealed attempts to undermine India's first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, and manipulate historical narratives for political gain.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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