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'Vande Mataram' row: Congress cites historian's remarks referring to Tagore's advice on song, slams PM

Historian Sugata Bose's comments on Rabindranath Tagore's advice about 'Vande Mataram' have been cited by the Congress. This counters Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent accusations against the party. The debate centers on the singing of the national song and its historical context. The Congress defends its past actions and criticizes the government's approach to historical narratives.