Vande Mataram row: Bankim Chandra's kin writes to Sonia Gandhi, seeks apology
Sumitro Chatterjee, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, has demanded an apology from Sonia Gandhi following her behavior during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at a Congress event. Chatterjee alleged that Gandhi's gestures during the song showed impatience and disrespect toward the national anthem.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing political tensions in India regarding national symbols and the scrutiny of opposition leaders' conduct during patriotic ceremonies.
NEW DELHI: The row over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at Congress headquarters on Independence Day acquired a Bankim Chandra connection, with BJP MLA Sumitro Chatterjee, a direct descendant of the national song's author, writing to Sonia Gandhi Saturday and demanding an unconditional apology to the country.The controversy erupted after a video from Congress's Aug 15 function showed Sonia gesturing and speaking to party president Mallikarjun Kharge while…
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