Amit Shah accuses Sonia Gandhi of disrespecting Vande Mataram; Congress denies claim

Union Home Minister Amit Shah publicly criticized the Congress party, accusing Sonia Gandhi of having a Vande Mataram rendition stopped at an event. Shah said the party should feel ashamed over the alleged incident. Congress rejected the accusations, asserting that the national song was performed in full. Party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh offered historical context to defend the party's position on the song. The dispute has emerged in the wake of recent legislation addressing disrespect toward the national song.