The political row over an alleged insult to Vande Mataram has intensified, with the BJP demanding an apology from Congress leaders, including Sonia Gandhi. Three complaints have reportedly been filed in Delhi, Bengaluru and Mangaluru, seeking legal action. The BJP has called for an FIR and warned of approaching the High Court if action is not taken. BJP workers also held protests and rallies across several states. Congress, meanwhile, has defended its position, citing concerns over references to specific religious imagery in the song