The Congress Working Committee has reaffirmed its decision to feature only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at official events, adhering to its 1937 resolution. Simultaneously, the party launched a campaign over alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple and announced plans to expand its student outreach to 800 cities. Senior leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, raised concerns regarding unemployment, paper leaks, and national security matters.

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has formally reaffirmed its long-standing position to feature only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at official party events. The decision aligns directly with the party’s historic 1937 All India Congress Committee resolution, which was originally adopted following consultations with Rabindranath Tagore. Party leadership emphasized that national symbols remain a matter of deep historical commitment rather than political expediency.

Alongside the decision on Vande Mataram, the CWC announced a widespread campaign regarding alleged financial irregularities in the Ram Temple construction trust in Ayodhya, labeling the issue “chanda chori” (theft of donations). Congress leaders argued that because citizens across the country contributed toward the temple’s construction, any misuse of funds affects households nationwide. The party has demanded an independent audit of the trust’s accounts monitored by the Supreme Court.

The marathon meeting also focused heavily on youth outreach and education reforms. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged party members to step up direct engagement with students, addressing widespread concerns over repeated paper leaks and rising unemployment. In response, Party President Mallikarjun Kharge called for a comprehensive “Education-to-Employment Roadmap” while announcing the expansion of the party’s Chhatron Ki Goonj student outreach drive across 800 cities and towns.

In its broader resolution, the CWC addressed several national concerns, including reported Chinese incursions in Arunachal Pradesh, political representation issues, and student rights. By combining historic party protocols with active campaigns on education and public governance, the Congress leadership outlined an aggressive opposition strategy moving forward.