The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Congress rejects Shah’s Vande Mataram charge, calls it a ‘political diversion’
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Congress party has rejected allegations by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that they disrespected the national song 'Vande Mataram' during Independence Day celebrations. Congress leaders described the incident as a communication misunderstanding and accused the BJP of manufacturing a political controversy.
The Congress on Sunday (August 16, 2026) strongly rebutted Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s charge that the party had insulted the National Song Vande Mataram , asserting that it has always respected the song and accusing the BJP of trying to manufacture a political controversy.
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