New Delhi, Dec 10: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, on Wednesday, said the BJP should apologise in Parliament for what he described as the failure of its “political ancestors” to participate in India’s freedom struggle.

Speaking to the press outside the Parliament, Gogoi said the original purpose of Vande Mataram was to instill fear among British rulers and inspire Indians to fulfil their duty to the nation by joining the freedom movement.

“While the BJP celebrates it, the spirit of fighting against the British was absent in their actions,” he said, adding that it is “unfortunate” that the party continues to overlook this history.

Gogoi said he expected the BJP to apologise in the House for “their political ancestors who did not take part in the freedom struggle.”

The MP also expressed dis

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