The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially condemned the Congress party’s decision to sing only two stanzas of the national song, Vande Mataram. The BJP’s resolution, passed on Saturday, asserts that it will not tolerate any compromises regarding the honor of the national anthem for reasons of political convenience or appeasement.
BJP Launches Campaign to Promote Vande Mataram Following Congress Resolution
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced on August 22, 2026, its intention to launch a nationwide campaign to promote the full heritage of Vande Mataram. This decision was made during a meeting of the party’s new office-bearers, presided over by BJP president Nitin Nabin.
Nabin stated that the BJP passed a resolution to respect Vande Mataram and protect its historical significance. He criticized the Congress Working Committee’s recent decision, made on August 19, 2026, to limit the singing of Vande Mataram to only the first two verses at Congress events, reaffirming a similar resolution from 1937.
The BJP condemned this move, asserting that it would oppose any efforts to subject the national song to communal pressures or political appeasement. Nabin emphasized the importance of educating the younger generation about the complete six-verse version of the song and its connection to India’s independence.
The party aims to ensure that the full legacy of Vande Mataram is preserved and understood by future generations, highlighting its role in the country’s national consciousness and freedom struggle. Nabin referenced Mahatma Gandhi, who described Vande Mataram as an anti-imperialist slogan embodying the purest national sentiment.
