Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions
On Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary, PM Modi recalled its role in India’s freedom struggle, condemning the Emergency when the Constitution was “throttled.” He highlighted the song’s unifying power against British oppression and emphasized preserving its historic legacy