Congress Vande Mataram Row: Sonia Gandhi’s Gesture Sparks Controversy| BJP Hit Back| Dr.Manish Kumar

A fresh political controversy erupted in the national capital following an Independence Day event at the Congress party headquarters. A viral video surfaced on social media showing senior Congress leaders, including parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi, making specific gestures while the national song Vande Mataram was being played. The incident quickly drew sharp criticism from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which accused the opposition leadership of showing disrespect to national symbols. BJP spokespersons slammed the Congress party, alleging that such actions reflect a lack of patriotism and deliberate disregard for national heritage during a significant national celebration. In response, Congress supporters and leaders defended their party members, dismissing the controversy as a politically motivated attempt by the ruling dispensation to divert public attention from pressing governance issues. The viral clip continues to fuel intense political debate across various news channels and digital media platforms.