Opposing Vande Mataram means boosting the morale of the Bharat ‘Tere Tukde Honge gang’, he alleged. “The Vande Mataram bill is not merely an ordinary bill but represents India’s soul, national awareness and cultural heritage and reminds us of the freedom struggle,” Rai said. “Don’t know why a few people are opposed to Vande Mataram, or why Congress is particularly opposed to Vande Mataram. During the discussion, BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal said for the last 123 years, Vande Mataram is being insulted in the country. Aam Aadmi Party’s Sanjay Singh said that his party believes that insult of Vande Mataram and national anthem should not happen.