News Update : Vande Mataram row: Is Cong taking a calculated gamble or walking into BJP's trap? - KUNAL VARMA

The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. The Congress party's choice to sing two stanzas of Vande Mataram sparked intense backlash from the BJP, with Union ministers accusing them of engaging in appeasement politics and being responsible for the partition. Congress leaders defended their actions by invoking historical importance, while they criticized the BJP for politicizing the issue. This controversy underscores Congress's struggle to navigate its revival strategy amidst opposing pressures. Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vande-mataram-row-is-congress-taking-a-calculated-gamble-or-walking-into-bjps-trap/articleshow/133503760.cms Date: 2026-08-25T10:27:32.000Z