'Vande Mataram' row a distraction from real issues, says K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal on Sunday said the Vande Mataram row is a distraction from real issues. He accused the BJP of using the controversy to divert public attention. Venugopal said, "We are people who respect Vande Mataram," while noting that the party respects the national anthem as well.