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flag India's Lok Sabha debated the 150th anniversary of "Vande Mataram," with Modi blaming Congress for limiting its use, while Congress defended its role in promoting the song.

flag India’s Lok Sabha marked the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram” with a heated debate. flag Prime Minister Modi accused Congress of historically limiting the song, citing Nehru’s concerns and the 1937 decision to restrict its use, while emphasizing its role in the freedom struggle and national unity. flag Congress countered that it had elevated the song’s prominence, referencing Tagore’s 1896 performance and the 1905 Banaras session. flag BJP MPs criticized Congress for avoiding the debate, while opposition leaders accused the government of politicizing history.

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