Extremely Regrettable: Rajnath Singh Targets Congress Over Vande Mataram Row
"By opposing Vande Mataram, the Congress has revealed its foolish and dangerous intentions to the country," he added.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issued a video message criticizing the Congress party's decision to reaffirm its stance from 1937 on singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram. He described the Congress's position as "unconstitutional" and "reprehensible", questioning their commitment to the Constitution and national symbols.
Singh argued that laws passed by Parliament are binding on all citizens, and opposition to the national song raises concerns about patriotism. He specifically linked the Congress's 1937 resolution to the partition of India, alleging that the compromise with the Muslim League weakened national unity and contributed to the event. The Congress recently reaffirmed its 1937 position on Vande Mataram amid political debate over the song's status and place alongside the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.
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