Rajdeep Sardesai: Govt Scored 'Self-Goal' on Vande Matram; Gaurav Sawant Cites 1937 History

On this edition of Democratic Newsroom, the panel discusses the fiery Parliament debates on Vande Matram and electoral reforms. Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai terms the government’s focus on Vande Matram a ‘self-goal’, arguing it attempts to ‘demonize Jawaharlal Nehru’ while ignoring urgent issues like pollution. Conversely, Managing Editor Gaurav Sawant defends the move, highlighting the 1937 truncation of the song under Jinnah’s pressure as a lesson against ‘politics of appeasement’. Senior Editor Sahil Joshi observes that the Opposition, including Priyanka Gandhi, countered with demands to settle historical charges once and for all. The show explores the political narratives set for 2025.