BJP says Sonia opposed full Vande Mataram; Cong says she was seeking chair for Kharge

A political controversy has erupted over the rendition of the full version of Vande Mataram at the Congress' Independence Day event, with the BJP accusing former chief Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the national song and the opposition party rejecting the allegation. The BJP shared video footage from the event, alleging that Sonia questioned party workers while the song was being played.

The Congress, however, maintains that Sonia was merely seeking a chair for party president Mallikarjun Kharge, who had been standing for some time.

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