New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Street protests, police complaints, and a high-pitched political battle have erupted nationwide following allegations that top Congress leaders showed disrespect to Vande Mataram during Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters.

While the BJP has escalated its attack through demonstrations and legal actions, the opposition has hit back, rejecting the charges and accusing the ruling party of weaponising patriotism for political gains.

With the ruling party accusing top Congress leadership of showing disrespect to the national song, the opposition leaders strongly defended their position, calling the incident a communication issue and accusing the BJP of politicising patriotism.

The BJP has launched a multi...