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Debate Rises Over Vande Mataram Bill and Jharkhand Protest
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 11, 2026
10:53 AM
The Congress party voiced strong opposition to the proposed Vande Mataram Bill, stating the anthem belongs to the blood and mind of the nation and should not be politicized by the BJP or RSS. Simultaneously, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay praised the initiative to sing Vande Mataram at the Red Fort on Independence Day, citing parliamentary approval for the practice. The contrasting views underscore heightened political tensions ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.
