top ๐ฎ๐ณ Congress sticks to 1937 rule for Vande Mataram
The Congress Working Committee reaffirmed its long-standing policy that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram will be sung at party events. This decision was made by the party in 1937, where top leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were present. The rule dates back to October 28, 1937, following Tagore's advice on its inclusive nature. The controversy flared up after BJP criticized Sonia Gandhi over an alleged incident at the New Delhi headquarters on August 15. Congress maintains this is a historical stance, while the BJP frames it as a political distraction. ๐ฎ๐ณ