BJP chief Nabin calls Congress the ‘New Muslim League’ over party’s Vande Mataram stance
BJP president Nitin Nabin criticized the Congress party for its decision to sing only two stanzas of the Vande Mataram at party events. Nabin labeled the Congress the 'new Muslim League,' accusing the party of prioritizing vote-bank politics over national sentiment.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing ideological and political tensions in India regarding national symbols and religious identity in politics.
BJP president Nitin Nabin on Thursday (August 20, 2026) slammed the Congress over its decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at their events, saying the opposition party has become the "new Muslim League" for votes.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's critical framing of the Congress party's policy, reflecting a common narrative in Indian political discourse.
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