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Vande Mataram row: Amit Shah says Sonia Gandhi should apologise, Congress calls it diversionary tactic

In a strategic escalation, the BJP has significantly increased its scrutiny of the Congress party over the rendition of the national song. Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, has called for an apology from Sonia Gandhi in light of the reported incident. Complaints have been filed by BJP officials, prompting…

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Insult to nationalism, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: West Bengal CM on Vande Mataram row

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari criticised Sonia Gandhi's alleged objection to Vande Mataram. He stated this action was an insult to nationalism and the song's creator. The Congress party denied any attempt to stop the national song's full rendition. Adhikari demanded an apology from the Congress for appeasement politics.…

The Economic Times

Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress party of disrespecting the national song 'Vande Mataram'. He demanded an apology from party leader Sonia Gandhi for stopping the song midway. Shah also highlighted former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's contributions to India's development. He mentioned Vajpayee's role in making India…

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Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology over 'Vande Mataram' row

A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters. The MLA, a descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, expressed deep pain and anger. He cited historical instances of the song's importance in India's freedom…

The Economic Times

Vande Mataram not just song, but mantra for reconstruction of India: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared 'Vande Mataram' a 'mantra for India's reconstruction' while honoring Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Speaking at an anti-narcotics strategy meeting, Shah highlighted the song's significance in awakening national pride and fueling the freedom struggle. The meeting, attended by various ministries and agencies, focused on combating synthetic…

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West Bengal to implement UCC following Gujarat, Assam model: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following legal procedures, mirroring Gujarat and Assam. The BJP government plans to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly soon, fulfilling a pre-election promise. This significant policy initiative aligns with other BJP-ruled states that…

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In 1873, had Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's palanquin not taken a wrong turn, India might never have got 'Vande Mataram'

An 1873 encounter with a British officer in a palanquin ignited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's patriotic fervor, leading to the creation of "Vande Mataram." This powerful Sanskrit phrase, meaning "I bow to thee, Mother," became a rallying cry for India's freedom fighters. Featured in his novel Anandamath, the song's stirring verses…

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Nadda visits Bankim Chattopadhyay's house, TMC accuses him of insulting Bengali icons

BJP says TMC is trying to create an issue and the allegations are a reflection of the panic that has set in the ruling camp

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West Bengal: JP Nadda’s tour to include Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay tribute, outreach to intellectuals

KOLKATA: BJP national president J P Nadda, on a two-day tour of West Bengal, is likely to address the state executive of the Bengal unit, which is still facing internal bickering and exodus. He will also address an interaction with city intellectuals as part of his outreach programme.

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