Amit Shah Says Congress Must Say Sorry For Vande Mataram

India's Home Minister Amit Shah says the Congress party insulted the national song during an Independence Day event.

Published Aug 16

Amit Shah Says Congress Must Say Sorry For Vande Mataram

What happened

Home Minister Amit Shah said the Congress party must say sorry to the public. He accused top party leaders of stopping the national song, Vande Mataram, before it was finished during an Independence Day event at their office.

Why it matters

Vande Mataram is a very important song in India that honors the country. Stopping it early upset many leaders and citizens who respect the song and its history in the fight for freedom.

Amit Shah spoke about this issue during a public event.
He said senior leaders asked for the song to be cut short.
Many political groups are now arguing about this event.

What happens next

Leaders from different political parties are sharing their views on television and social media. The debate is expected to continue as politicians talk about how to respect national symbols.

What happened

Why it matters

Vande Mataram is a very important song in India that honors the country. Stopping it early upset many leaders and citizens who respect the song and its history in the fight for freedom.

Amit Shah spoke about this issue during a public event.
He said senior leaders asked for the song to be cut short.
Many political groups are now arguing about this event.

What happens next

Leaders from different political parties are sharing their views on television and social media. The debate is expected to continue as politicians talk about how to respect national symbols.