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The BJP passed a 10-point resolution defending the legacy and honour of the national song, Vande Mataram.
This move follows a Congress Working Committee decision to restrict the song to its first two stanzas.
BJP leaders asserted there would be no compromise on the song's constitutional status or historical legacy.
The party argues that internal party resolutions cannot override statutory protections granted to national symbols.
More context
A nationwide awareness campaign was announced to educate younger generations about the song's role in the freedom struggle.
BJP President Nitin Nabin stated the party would not accept any dilution of the song's honor.
Party spokesperson Sambit Patra criticized Congress for allegedly halting full renditions during Independence Day celebrations.
The BJP cited a 1937 CWC resolution as the historical basis for the current Congress stance.
The resolution vows to protect the song's status across the country through organized protests.
Discussions regarding the song's legacy have sparked significant debate among various political figures.