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BJP leader asks Rahul Gandhi to back full Vande Mataram chant at Indore's Students' Goonj
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:35 PM
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A BJP leader has sent a letter to Rahul Gandhi and Jitu Patwari, requesting that the full Vande Mataram be sung collectively at the non‑political ‘Students’ Goonj’ event scheduled for September 19 in Indore.
Indore will host a non‑political cultural gathering called “Students' Goonj” on September 19, organised by the local youth group Purusharth. The event is intended to showcase student talent and foster community dialogue without any party affiliation.
In a recent development, a senior BJP figure wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and senior party worker Jitu Patwari, urging them to endorse a full, collective rendition of the national song Vande Mataram during the programme. The letter explicitly asks the opposition leaders to support the inclusion of the complete anthem as a unifying gesture.
The correspondence has added a new dimension to Indore’s local political landscape, prompting speculation about how the demand will be received ahead of the event. While organisers maintain that the programme remains apolitical, the involvement of high‑profile politicians suggests a potential shift in the city’s political discourse.
Observers note that the request reflects a broader trend of cultural symbols being used in political outreach, especially in Madhya Pradesh where party competition remains intense. The outcome of the demand could set a precedent for future student‑led events in the region.
In a recent development, a senior BJP figure wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and senior party worker Jitu Patwari, urging them to endorse a full, collective rendition of the national song Vande Mataram during the programme. The letter explicitly asks the opposition leaders to support the inclusion of the complete anthem as a unifying gesture.
The correspondence has added a new dimension to Indore’s local political landscape, prompting speculation about how the demand will be received ahead of the event. While organisers maintain that the programme remains apolitical, the involvement of high‑profile politicians suggests a potential shift in the city’s political discourse.
Observers note that the request reflects a broader trend of cultural symbols being used in political outreach, especially in Madhya Pradesh where party competition remains intense. The outcome of the demand could set a precedent for future student‑led events in the region.