CM Yogi Slams Congress Over 'Vande Mataram' Shortening, Links It to Partition

• CM Yogi Adityanath discussed 'Vande Mataram's' historical significance and its role in India's freedom struggle in the UP Assembly.
• He stated 'Vande Mataram' is the voice of India's soul, inspiring patriotism after the 1857 Revolt and during the 1905 Bengal partition.
• CM Yogi criticized Congress for shortening the six-stanza song to two due to appeasement politics, claiming political self-interest, not religion, was threatened.
• He accused Muhammad Ali Jinnah of communalizing the song and linked this compromise to the nation's partition.
• Yogi emphasized 'Vande Mataram' means pledging protection and development, seeing its relevance in 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' under PM Modi.

Why It Matters: CM Yogi blames Congress's appeasement and 'Vande Mataram' compromise for India's partition.