Rajya Sabha Chaos: Nadda vs Kharge Over Vande Mataram and Nehru Legacy
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A heated debate erupted in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, pitting BJP President JP Nadda against Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge. The controversy centered around the national song Vande Mataram and its supposed neglect by former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. According to sources, Kharge interrupted Nadda's speech on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, questioning whether the debate was truly about the national song or Nehru's legacy. Nadda responded by accusing the Congress of compromising India's culture and traditions, citing Nehru's alleged mishandling of Vande Mataram. The exchange sparked an uproar in the Rajya Sabha, prompting Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to intervene. Nadda later clarified that the government's intention was not to tarnish Nehru's image, but to set the historical record straight. He claimed that the Congress had always been opportunistic, taking credit for Nehru's achievements when it suited them, but failing to accept responsibility for his mistakes. Nadda also pointed out that the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, does not provide any penalty for disrespecting or not singing Vande Mataram. The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties trading barbs over the legacy of India's founding fathers.
