Bihar ministers accuse Congress of disrespecting national anthem

State minister Vijay Kumar Sinha described the episode as "tragic and unfortunate," insisting that democracy leaves no room for such conduct. He said dissent is permissible, but patriotism must remain paramount. Sinha labeled the reaction as indicative of an elite mindset that fails to value the country's symbols. Meanwhile, Minister Pramod Chandra Bansi remarked that Vande Mataram is the chant that secured the nation’s freedom, yet the Congress appears unable to digest the very anthem that shaped its history.