Amit Shah: Vande Mataram shortening for appeasement caused India's partition

• Amit Shah stated that India's partition could have been avoided if 'Vande Mataram' hadn't been divided for appeasement.
• He claimed appeasement politics began when 'Vande Mataram' was divided, linking it to Jawaharlal Nehru limiting the song to two stanzas.
• Shah emphasized the importance of discussing 'Vande Mataram' for national identity, countering those who questioned its relevance.
• He dismissed suggestions that the 'Vande Mataram' debate was linked to the Bengal elections, specifically addressing Priyanka Gandhi's comments.
• Shah described 'Vande Mataram' as a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and national consciousness.

Why It Matters: Amit Shah asserts 'Vande Mataram' division by Congress caused India's partition.