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The controversy surrounding Vande Mataram at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day has now reached the Delhi Police. A complaint has been submitted seeking an FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leaders disrupted or objected to the singing of the national song during the party's August 15, 2026 Independence Day programme. Delhi Police has begun examining the complaint and the material cited by the complainants.

The controversy emerged after videos from the Congress headquarters in New Delhi circulated on social media. Complainants alleged that certain actions and remarks during the programme amounted to an interruption or disrespect toward Vande Mataram. They have asked the police to examine the available video footage and other evidence before deciding whether criminal action is warranted.

The complaint reportedly includes allegations concerning both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. One of the claims refers to a video in which Rahul Gandhi is allegedly heard making a remark about Vande Mataram. The complainants have sought verification of the footage and appropriate legal action if the allegations are established.

However, the allegations remain allegations at this stage. Delhi Police is currently enquiring into the complaint, and there has been no confirmation that an FIR has been registered against the Congress leaders. Therefore, describing the development as an FIR or as a finding of wrongdoing would be premature.

The issue has also triggered a fresh political confrontation between the BJP and Congress. BJP leaders have criticised the Congress leadership over the incident and linked the controversy to the respect accorded to India's national symbols. The issue has become particularly politically sensitive because Vande Mataram has a significant place in India's freedom movement and is officially recognised as the country's National Song.

The Congress, meanwhile, has rejected the allegations. The party has argued that the visuals being circulated are being interpreted out of context and has disputed the claim that Sonia Gandhi attempted to obstruct the national song. Congress leaders have offered their own explanation of what was happening during the programme.

The Delhi Police enquiry could therefore become an important next step in determining whether the complaint contains sufficient grounds for further legal proceedings. Investigators are expected to examine the relevant video footage and other available material before deciding what action, if any, should follow.

For now, the story remains at the complaint-and-enquiry stage. The central question is whether the evidence supports the allegations made against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi or whether the incident was being misinterpreted amid the ongoing political confrontation.