New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- 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 on Saturday.

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has escalated its attack through demonstrations and legal actions, the Congress hit back, rejecting the charges and accusing the ruling party of weaponising patriotism for political gains.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led the BJP's charge accusing the Congress of 'shamelessness'. Shah alleged that party leader Sonia Gandhi attempted to halt the rendition of Vande Mataram midway during the Indpe...