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Vande Mataram row: Is Cong taking acalculated gamble or walking into BJP's trap?

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical i

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KUNAL VARMA25 Aug 2026, 10:27 amUpdated 3h ago1 min readIndiaIndia
Vande Mataram row: Is Cong taking a calculated gamble or walking into BJP's trap?

IndiaKUNAL VARMA

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures.

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Source: Times of India · KUNAL VARMA. Published 25 Aug 2026, 10:27 am.

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