Priyanka slams PM Modi's Vande Mataram debate, links to West Bengal polls

• Priyanka Gandhi criticized PM Modi's Lok Sabha speech, alleging the Vande Mataram debate was timed for the West Bengal elections.
• Gandhi accused the Centre of creating controversy over the national song and diverting public attention.
• Earlier, PM Modi initiated the debate, criticizing Congress for splitting the national song under Muslim League pressure.
• She further stated that Modi's self-confidence is decreasing and his policies are weakening the country.

Why It Matters: It exposes political use of national symbols for electoral gains.