The Vande Mataram Row: A Symptom of India's Ongoing Identity Crisis Amit Shah's recent call to rally against Congress's decision to limit Vande Mataram to two stanzas has sparked a heated debate in India, revealing deep seated divisions within the country.
This controversy is not just a reaction to this particular resolution but also a reflection of the BJP's long standing criticism of Congress for its perceived appeasement policies towards Muslims.
The roots of this controversy lie in India's tumultuous history. In 1937, Congress did indeed truncate Vande Mataram at the behest of Muslim League leader Muhammad Ali Jinnah.