People of India will change mindset of those insulting Vande Mataram: BJP chief Nitin Nabin
BJP national president Nitin Nabin criticized opposition parties for allegedly insulting the patriotic anthem 'Vande Mataram' and promoting a divisive mindset. Speaking at a birth anniversary event for Sant Guru Ravidas, he emphasized the BJP's commitment to development for the poor.
Why it matters
The statement reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding national identity, cultural heritage, and the rhetoric used by major political parties.
BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday (August 24, 2026) slammed the Opposition parties for working with a "mindset of division" and insulting ‘Vande Mataram’ , and asserted that the people of India will change their mindset.
Speaking at a Samrasta Sankalp Diwas event to mark the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas at Talkatora Stadium, Mr. Nabin said India's culture and heritage have faced challenges over the years, but their roots are strong enough to withstand them.
"People ruled this country for hundreds of years, but they failed to uproot the foundations of our culture. Even today, some people work with a mindset of division in society. ‘Vande Mataram’, which laid the foundation of India's freedom struggle and became a patriotic anthem for our martyrs and freedom fighters, is still being insulted by some people in this country," the BJP president said.
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