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BJP alleges Congress insulted Vande Mataram in Goa assembly session
✍️ thehindu.com
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 11:36 PM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party has charged the Indian National Congress with disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram during a recent session in Goa, calling it a breach of patriotic sentiment.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has formally accused the Indian National Congress of showing disrespect to the national song Vande Mataram during a recent legislative gathering in the coastal state of Goa. The party framed the alleged act as a direct affront to national pride and a violation of the symbolic importance attached to the anthem.
BJP leaders asserted that the incident undermines the spirit of patriotism that Vande Mataram embodies and demanded an immediate apology from Congress representatives. They called for a thorough inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged disrespect and urged the opposition to adhere to established protocols when referencing national symbols.
The Congress party has not issued a public response at the time of reporting, and the matter is expected to fuel further political debate in Goa's state assembly as both parties prepare for upcoming sessions.
BJP leaders asserted that the incident undermines the spirit of patriotism that Vande Mataram embodies and demanded an immediate apology from Congress representatives. They called for a thorough inquiry to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the alleged disrespect and urged the opposition to adhere to established protocols when referencing national symbols.
The Congress party has not issued a public response at the time of reporting, and the matter is expected to fuel further political debate in Goa's state assembly as both parties prepare for upcoming sessions.