Lucknow, Dec. 22 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday hit out at the Samajwadi Party amid a debate in the State Assembly marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', accusing the opposition of "indulging in appeasement politics" and questioned why they have trouble reciting 'Vande Mataram'.

Speaking to reporters, Pathak said, "Today, a debate on 'Vande Mataram' is ongoing in the Assembly. We are paying tributes to the bravehearts who fought for India's independence. But the Samajwadi Party is indulging in appeasement politics. They have trouble reciting 'Vande Mataram'"

He asserted that the national song played a crucial role in India's freedom struggle and reflected the spirit of the nation.

The Deputy Chief Minist...