# BJP, Congress clash over Vande Mataram rendition

2026-08-15T08:36:29+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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The BJP and Congress traded accusations on Independence Day over a video from the Congress event at Indira Bhawan, New Delhi. The BJP alleged Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge tried to halt the full rendition of Vande Mataram. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh denied this, saying the complete version was sung and Gandhi was asking for a chair for Kharge, who had been standing for some time. A separate dispute occurred at the Kozhikode Corporation function, where BJP councillors sang Vande Mataram while LDF and UDF members recited Jana Gana Mana. Mayor O Sadasivan said the song was not on the agenda and the councillors had not sought permission. The BJP said it would take legal action.

## Coverage

- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/india/bjp-accuses-congress-of-trying-to-halt-vande-mataram-rendition-congress-denies-charge-article-155664325>
- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/vande-mataram-vs-jana-gana-mana-row-erupts-at-kozhikode-corporation-i-day-function-bwbpz1qw>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjp-says-sonia-objected-to-full-vande-mataram-congress-says-she-was-seeking-chair-for-kharge/articleshow/133258866.cms>

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