Suvendu Adhikari Demands Sonia Gandhi Apology Over Vande Mataram Insult

Every year, India has a special day called Independence Day.

On that day this year, some people from a big political group called the Congress were singing a special song called Vande Mataram.

Vande Mataram is a very old and important song for Indians.

Some leaders from another group, the BJP, say the Congress leaders did not show respect for the song.

A leader named Suvendu Adhikari said the Congress should say sorry to the people of India.

Another leader named Sumitro Chatterjee wrote letters asking for an apology too.

He said the song is like a prayer that reminds everyone to love their country.

He also said brave people called martyrs felt strong because of this song.

Some people think the Congress leaders might have just been fixing a chair for their own leader, not being rude.

So there is a big argument about whether the song was disrespected or not, but everyone agrees it is very important.