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BJP Launches Nationwide Campaign to Preserve Vande Mataram's Legacy Amid Congress Row

Party criticizes Congress Working Committee's decision to limit the song to its first two stanzas, calling it an attempt to dilute national significance

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R Raman

August 22, 2026

Supporter of Bharatiya Janata Party at an election rally in Amethi
Image: Supporter of Bharatiya Janata Party at an election rally in Amethi (Bharatiya Janata Party, CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons

In a recent move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has adopted a resolution emphasizing the need to uphold and safeguard the "historical legacy of Vande Mataram." The party's stance comes as a direct response to a decision made by the Congress Working Committee earlier this month.

According to indianexpress.com, the BJP resolution strongly criticized the Congress for reaffirming its 1937 resolution on August 19. This resolution limits the singing of Vande Mataram to its first two stanzas during Congress events. The BJP has expressed its firm opposition to this decision, labeling it an unacceptable attempt to dilute the national significance of the song.

The resolution further states that the BJP "unequivocally opposes" the Congress's stance and vows to reject any effort that seeks to "subordinate the National Song to communal pressure, political appeasement, or narrow vote-bank considerations." The party has made it clear that it views Vande Mataram as a symbol of national pride and unity, deserving of full respect and recognition.

To reinforce its position, the BJP has announced plans for a nationwide campaign. Through its extensive network of Karyakartas, the party aims to educate citizens about the history, meaning, and national importance of Vande Mataram. The initiative seeks to ensure that the song's legacy is preserved and celebrated across the country.

For more details on this development and other news updates, visit The Indian Express.

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