काँग्रेसची मानसिकता अजूनही इंग्रजांच्या काळातीलच; 'वंदे मातरम'...

By GT24x7 Reporter · 20 August 2026 · GlobalToday24x7

In a scathing political attack against the Congress party, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis asserted that the opposition party continues to operate with a colonial mindset reminiscent of the British era. Speaking to media persons in Nagpur on August 20, 2026, Fadnavis heavily criticized the recent decision taken by the Congress Working Committee (CWC) to pass a formal resolution mandating the performance of only the first two stanzas of the national song 'Vande Mataram' during party programs. He accused the Congress party of repeatedly disregarding statutory norms, standing against the Constitution of India, and demonstrating an underlying disrespect toward national pride and established parliamentary principles.

Adding momentum to his criticism, Fadnavis also directed sharp barbs at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming youth-centric event titled 'Chhatro Ki Gunj', scheduled to take place in Pune. He alleged that the organizers were selectively registering female students exclusively from educational institutions managed or influenced by local Congress leaders to artificially manufacture attendance. Fadnavis quipped that instead of genuinely listening to student issues, the Congress party is merely utilizing the event as a pretext to gauge its waning political ground in Maharashtra ahead of upcoming political contests.

Political Controversy Over Vande Mataram and Youth Outreach

The dispute over the recitation of 'Vande Mataram' has ignited a fresh political debate across Maharashtra, with the ruling alliance accusing Congress of appeasement politics and undermining national symbols. Fadnavis reiterated that the national song holds a sacred place in India's freedom struggle and reducing its scope reflects an ideological detachment from historical realities.

Furthermore, the opposition's youth mobilization efforts in Pune have come under intense scrutiny from political analysts. As party leaderships spar over venue permissions, student registrations, and political motives, the upcoming event highlights the growing ideological rift and competitive campaign strategies unfolding across the state. In addition, coalition partners within the ruling administration have jointly called for a statewide discussion on national pride, emphasizing that public representatives must uphold foundational symbols without political compromise or ideological hesitation.