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Congress Denies Sonia Gandhi Signalled To Stop Vande Mataram
The Congress denied BJP claims that Sonia Gandhi signalled for Vande Mataram to be stopped during an Independence Day programme at its New Delhi headquarters. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the full…
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The Congress denied BJP claims that Sonia Gandhi signalled for Vande Mataram to be stopped during an Independence Day programme at its New Delhi headquarters. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the full version was sung without interruption and that Gandhi had asked for a chair for Mallikarjun Kharge, who had been standing for a long time. A video of the event circulated on social media, prompting the BJP to seek an apology. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also criticised the Congress.
Separately, Rajasthan BJP president Madan Rathore apologised after an incorrect musical version was played at the party’s Independence Day event in Jaipur. He attributed the error to technical and human mistakes. The full six-stanza song was also sung at the Red Fort, according to the reports.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest claims turn an unclear gesture into proof of disrespect, while the rival incident is treated as a mere technical slip. Neither response helps. The available account says the Congress programme completed the song and gives a practical explanation for Sonia Gandhi’s gesture. It also says the Rajasthan BJP event played the wrong version and received an apology. The sensible test is simple: verify the complete recording and establish exactly what was played, rather than judging patriotism from clipped videos or party slogans.
Sources (3): news.abplive.com, indiatvnews.com, timesnownews.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
