Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the BJP of using the issue for political gain ahead of the West Bengal elections. She alleged that under the name of ‘Vande Mataram', the ruling government wants to divert public attention from pressing national concerns.

During debate in Lok Sabha on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says, "There are two reasons for the debate on Vande Mataram in the House today. One, elections are coming up in West Bengal. In such a situation, our Prime Minister wants to establish his role and second, those who fought the freedom struggle, sacrificed for the country—this government wants an opportunity to impose new accusations on them. By doing this, the government wants to divert the country's attention from the essential issues c

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