Vande Mataram debate a diversion, timed for Bengal elections: Oppn

As West Bengal gears up for elections, opposition parties have rallied against the government, alleging that the Vande Mataram discussion is a calculated distraction from more urgent matters at hand. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined the fray, pointing out Prime Minister Modi’s faltering support and ineffective strategies, while invoking Jawaharlal Nehru’s firm opposition to communal favoritism linked to the national anthem.