Himanta Sarma's 'Anarchy' Jibe At Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Over Vande Mataram Row
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticized Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandhi for their behavior during the singing of Vande Mataram. Sarma alleged that the party's conduct and their encouragement of protests indicate a disregard for national values and a potential for instability.
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This highlights the ongoing political polarization in India, where symbolic gestures during national events are increasingly used as tools for political confrontation.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a fresh attack on Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over the controversy surrounding the singing of Vande Mataram at the party's headquarters during the Independence Day programme.Sarma said the conduct of the Congress leadership during the rendition of the national song raised questions about how the party would govern if it returned to power."During Vande Mataram, the way Sonia Gandhi behaved and the song was stopped midway clearly indicates that if Congress mistakenly comes to power, the country will face a worse situation," Sarma said.Sarma also accused the Congress leadership of trying to create unrest by encouraging protests in the name of Gen Z."Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have almost taken a decision to oppose the country in the name of Gen Z.
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