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Tripura CM Manik Saha Criticises Congress Over Vande Mataram Stance
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 04:33 PM
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Chief Minister Manik Saha has publicly denounced the Congress party for its position on the national anthem Vande Mataram, calling the party's stance inconsistent with patriotic values.
Chief Minister Manik Saha of Tripura took to the podium today to condemn the Congress party’s stance on the national anthem Vande Mataram. He argued that the party’s position contradicts the patriotic spirit that the anthem embodies.
Saha’s remarks came amid growing debate over the anthem’s lyrics and their relevance to contemporary India. He urged the Congress to re‑evaluate its position and align it with the values of national unity.
The CM’s criticism was met with mixed reactions from political observers, who noted that the issue has become a flashpoint for broader discussions on patriotism and political rhetoric in the country.
Saha’s remarks came amid growing debate over the anthem’s lyrics and their relevance to contemporary India. He urged the Congress to re‑evaluate its position and align it with the values of national unity.
The CM’s criticism was met with mixed reactions from political observers, who noted that the issue has become a flashpoint for broader discussions on patriotism and political rhetoric in the country.