Vande Mataram Controversy: The Author, the Ideological Roots, and the Debate in Parliament

Vande Mataram and the Current Parliamentary Debate The slogan “Vande Mataram” has once again become the subject of heated debate in Parliament, with sharp reactions both inside and outside the House. In recent sittings, its invocation has raised fundamental questions—not merely about patriotism, but about history, inclusiveness, and the ideological origins of national symbols. When…