{
  "id": 1499263,
  "title": "Cong workers sing 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa rally; Kharge attacks BJP",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/cong-workers-sing-2-stanzas-of-vande-mataram-at-goa-rally-kharge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T14:10:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/congress-sings-two-stanzas-of-vande-mataram-in-goa-kharge-hits-back-at-bjp/articleshow/133298229.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "During a recent meeting in Goa, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge passionately led a rendition of Vande Mataram, addressing BJP workers who protested against his convoy, alleging disrespect. In response, Kharge challenged the BJP's claims about patriotism, reminding attendees of the party's historical connections to the British Empire. This demonstration came amidst a new directive from the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Vande Mataram added to official events this year, people may take time to adjust: Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/vande-mataram-added-to-official-events-this-year-people-may-take-time",
        "published": "2026-08-17T15:06:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}