Noida, Dec. 11 -- Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP of using 'Vande Mataram' national heritage for its own political interests.
He also charged the BJP of dividing society in the name of nationalism while alleging that the BJP in reality is an anti-national party. He said that the BJP creates controversies and pits people against each other.
Speaking to the media after an event in Noida on Wednesday, Akhilesh Yadav said that 'Vande Mataram' has been a symbol of unity and revolution during the freedom struggle.
"Our ancestors, following the path of Gandhiji, Subhash Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh, and many other revolutionaries, achieved independence with the slogans of Vande Mataram, Inquilab Zindabad, and...