Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, Rahul
The complaint filed on August 16 by an advocate sought registration of an FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
Delhi Police initiated an inquiry on Monday, August 17, 2026, into a complaint alleging an incident that occurred during the rendition of 'Vande Mataram' at the Congress headquarters during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The complaint was lodged at the IP Estate Police Station on August 16 by a lawyer who sought the registration of an FIR against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
The lawyer alleged that Ms. Sonia Gandhi made objectionable gestures after the initial portion of the song had been sung, and that Mr. Rahul Gandhi was heard on a video saying, "We are not singing Vande Mataram." The complainant requested an impartial investigation and appropriate action if the two leaders were found to be at fault.
The Bharatiya Janata Party accused the three individuals of showing utmost disrespect towards the National Song, a claim which the Congress party denied. Recently, Parliament passed a law granting 'Vande Mataram' the same status as the National Anthem.
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