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Odisha BJP Files Complaint Against Rahul Kharge, Rahul Gandhi Over Vande Mataram Row
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🗓 17 Aug 2026, 07:15 AM
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The Odisha unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has lodged a formal complaint against Congress leaders Rahul Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, citing objections to their remarks on the national song 'Vande Mataram'.
The Odisha BJP has officially filed a complaint against Congress President Rahul Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi over statements made by the pair regarding the national song "Vande Mataram". The complaint alleges that the remarks were disrespectful to the song and the sentiments it evokes.
The filing was made at the party’s state headquarters in Odisha, with the BJP citing the need to protect the sanctity of the anthem. The complaint also requests the authorities to take appropriate action against the leaders for what it describes as an insult to national pride.
Rahul Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have not yet responded to the allegations, and no formal legal action has been taken as of now. The BJP’s move comes amid a broader national debate on the use of "Vande Mataram" in public and political contexts.
Observers note that the complaint is likely a political statement aimed at countering recent controversies surrounding the anthem, rather than a legal proceeding. The BJP’s filing underscores the party’s stance on preserving national symbols.
The incident adds to the growing tensions between the BJP and Congress over cultural and patriotic issues, with both parties often using the anthem as a point of contention in political discourse.
The filing was made at the party’s state headquarters in Odisha, with the BJP citing the need to protect the sanctity of the anthem. The complaint also requests the authorities to take appropriate action against the leaders for what it describes as an insult to national pride.
Rahul Kharge and Rahul Gandhi have not yet responded to the allegations, and no formal legal action has been taken as of now. The BJP’s move comes amid a broader national debate on the use of "Vande Mataram" in public and political contexts.
Observers note that the complaint is likely a political statement aimed at countering recent controversies surrounding the anthem, rather than a legal proceeding. The BJP’s filing underscores the party’s stance on preserving national symbols.
The incident adds to the growing tensions between the BJP and Congress over cultural and patriotic issues, with both parties often using the anthem as a point of contention in political discourse.