Not the first time: Congress again finds itself in a bind as Rahul stirs ‘Bharat Mata’ controversy

Congress party finds itself entangled in anor Bharat Mata controversy after leer Rahul Gandhi’s recent dress in poll-bound Rajasthan. 

After rallies in Rajasthan’s Dausa and Sikar, Rahul Gandhi reached Bundi to hold a public meeting. In Bundi, Hindauli MLA Ashok Chandna raised slogan of Bharat Mata ki Jai, n Rahul Gandhi asked, “Who is Bharat Mata? He said, this is Mor India and every person in whom voice of this slogan resonates is Mor India. I h also asked in House "Who is Mor India?”

Congress’ remarks on Bharat Mata not first time 

Notably, this is not first time that grand old party me remarks on “Bharat Mata.” A viral video from 2018, shows a Congress leer in Rajasthan redirecting party workers to chant 'Sonia Gandhi zindab' inste of tritional 'Bharat mata ki jai.' This incident h previously sparked outrage from saffron party, labelling it as an insult to revered national slogan.

ding fuel to fire, BJP president Amit Shah referred to same video, alleging that during Rajasthan Assembly polls, a Congress candidate hindered a party worker from chanting "Bharat mata ki jai" and encouraged slogans for former party president Sonia Gandhi.

Fast forward to 2023, and Congress is once again under scrutiny. Congress leer Rahul Gandhi from party, speaking in Parliament, declares, " politics of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have resulted in death of ‘Bharat Mata’ ('Mor India') in Manipur." This statement reignites long-standing debate over patriotism and raises questions about ideological clashes between two major political parties.