BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Labels Congress 'New Muslim League'

BJP National President Nitin Nabin on August 20, 2026, accused the Congress of becoming the 'new Muslim League' following the party's decision to limit Vande Mataram to two stanzas.

The Congress Working Committee resolved on August 19, 2026, to restrict the national song to its first two stanzas at all party events, citing a 1937 resolution as the basis.

Nabin claimed this policy insults the martyrs of the nation and serves as a political tactic to secure a specific vote bank, referencing a recent controversy during the August 15 Independence Day event.