Vande Mataram Row: Sonia Gandhi Insult National Song During I-Day Celebration | Dr. Manish Kumar

A fresh political controversy has emerged following India's Independence Day celebrations. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi found herself at the center of a debate after a video from the party headquarters went viral on social media. According to reports and the circulating footage, Gandhi allegedly made hand signals to prompt a halt or change while the national song, Vande Mataram, was being actively sung. This incident quickly drew sharp criticism from political opponents and various social media users, who accused the senior Congress leader of showing disrespect to the national song. The opposition parties seized the opportunity to question the party's respect for national symbols during the historic occasion. Meanwhile, supporters and party representatives have defended the leadership, arguing that the video is being misinterpreted and weaponized for political mileage. The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny public figures face during national events, especially in the age of social media where short clips can rapidly spark widespread debate and polarization across the country.