Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Mohol Accuses Congress of Paying Attendees at Pune Event
A Congress event called ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ took place in Pune.
Rahul Gandhi spoke at that gathering.
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol accused Congress of paying people to attend it.
Congress’s position on that accusation was not included in the report.
Mohol was speaking after attending another event at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
That event involved reciting the full version of the song ‘Vande Mataram.’
The BJP said Congress had insulted the song and the nation by singing only two stanzas.
The BJP also said it would start a nationwide campaign about the importance of ‘Vande Mataram.’
Union minister Murlidhar Mohol accused Congress of paying people to attend its ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Pune.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the youth outreach gathering, according to the report.
Mohol made the accusation after attending a full-version recital of ‘Vande Mataram’ at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Several BJP leaders also attended the programme organised by the Vande Mataram Kruti Samiti.
The BJP condemned Congress for singing two stanzas and announced a nationwide campaign promoting the full national song.
- Who
- Union minister Murlidhar Mohol, Congress, Rahul Gandhi, and the BJP were central to the report.
- What
- Mohol accused Congress of paying attendees at ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’; the BJP also criticised Congress’s decision to sing two stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram.’
- When
- Saturday, August 22.
- Where
- Pune, including Savitribai Phule Pune University; the BJP resolution was passed in New Delhi.
- Why
- Mohol said the alleged paid attendance and the limited rendition of ‘Vande Mataram’ required criticism and an apology.
- Accuser
- Union minister Murlidhar Mohol
- Congress event
- ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ in Pune
- Congress speaker
- Rahul Gandhi
- BJP criticism
- The party condemned Congress for singing two stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram.’
- BJP resolution
- A 10-point resolution called for protecting the full version’s national status and dignity.
- Planned campaign
- The BJP said it would launch a nationwide campaign on the significance of ‘Vande Mataram.’
- Other event
- A full-version recital was held at Savitribai Phule Pune University and organised by the Vande Mataram Kruti Samiti.