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Vande Mataram Controversy Sparks FIR Against Gandhi Family
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
August 18, 2026
10:21 AM
The dispute escalated after singers extended Vande Mataram beyond the two‑line limit at an Independence Day ceremony. A formal complaint was lodged against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, prompting Kharge to warn that the party’s earlier resolution on national songs predates any criticism.
