Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Yogi Adityanath Blames Congress, Jinnah for Vande Mataram Controversy
During a special meeting in the Uttar Pradesh government, the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, talked about the 150th anniversary of the song 'Vande Mataram'.
He said that the Congress party and Muhammad Ali Jinnah are responsible for making the song controversial.
He explained that the song was a big part of India's fight for freedom and that the Congress party made changes to it to please certain groups, which led to problems.
He also said that 'Vande Mataram' is not just a song but a symbol of India's strength and unity.
He urged everyone to remember the song's importance and to learn from past mistakes.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath blamed Congress and Muhammad Ali Jinnah for making 'Vande Mataram' controversial and contributing to India's partition.
He stated that Congress's compromise on 'Vande Mataram' was a form of appeasement politics that fueled separatism.
Jinnah used the song as a political tool for the Muslim League, giving it a communal angle after leaving Congress.
CM Yogi highlighted that 'Vande Mataram' inspired India's freedom struggle and is a symbol of national consciousness.
He emphasized that the song's significance goes beyond poetry, representing the worship of the motherland and nationalism.
- Who
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- What
- Blamed Congress and Jinnah for Vande Mataram controversy
- When
- During a special Assembly discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Lucknow
- Why
- To highlight the song's historical and cultural significance and the political compromises made
- Event
- Special Assembly discussion on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary
- Speaker
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath
- Accusations
- Congress and Jinnah for cultural divisions and partition
- Historical Context
- Vande Mataram's role in India's freedom struggle
- Significance
- Symbol of national consciousness and resistance
Sources
'Congress Appeasement And Jinnah’s Politics Made Vande Mataram Controversial': UP CM Yogi Adityanath
'Vande Mataram Is Not Just A Song, But A Mantra Of The Nation's Consciousness And Courage': UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh News: ‘Vande Mataram Is A Mantra Of National Consciousness, Courage And Freedom,' Says CM Yogi Adityanath | VIDEO
