Controversy Erupts Over Vande Mataram and National Anthem History

The Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distorting the history of the national anthem and insulting Rabindranath Tagore. Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted these claims during Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's birth anniversary, amid allegations of rewriting history. The debate on nationalism continues between the opposition and the government.

The Congress party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'India's greatest distorian' for allegedly distorting the historical narrative surrounding the national anthem and Rabindranath Tagore. The criticism was delivered during discussions on the national song Vande Mataram in Parliament last month.

In a pointed attack, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh referenced a post on social media on the 129th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Ramesh argues that the PM is systematically eroding Mahatma Gandhi's legacy, evidenced by the repeal of the MGNREGA scheme.

The controversy underscores a broader debate on nationalism, history, and political legacy as Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, fiercely contest the BJP-led NDA government's approach, accusing it of rewriting history for political gain.

(With inputs from agencies.)