Delhi CM Demands Congress Apology Over Vande Mataram Row

The controversy erupted after footage allegedly showed Congress leader Sonia Gandhi signaling for the music to stop midway through the performance. Amit Shah seized on the clip, characterizing the act as a grave sin and urging the public to hold the opposition party accountable for the perceived disrespect toward a national symbol.

Rekha Gupta echoed these sentiments, labeling the Congress leadership as self-centered for prioritizing internal party logistics over ceremonial decorum. While Congress spokespersons maintain that Gandhi’s actions were intended to correct the arrangement of the event, the BJP remains unyielding. Party official Amit Malviya reinforced the narrative of intent, claiming that the video clearly depicts Gandhi’s visible agitation before she ordered the cessation of the performance. The dispute underscores a deepening divide, as the BJP continues to frame the incident as a litmus test for patriotism.