New Delhi, Aug 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the national song 'Vande Mataram' is set to be sung at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations for the first time, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Shiv Sena on Tuesday welcomed the decision, while the Congress criticised the ruling party at the Centre, alleging that the BJP did not even hoist the National Flag for 52 years despite claiming to be a champion of nationalism. Reacting to the announcement, Bihar Minister Lakhendra Paswan said that Vande Mataram and the national anthem evoke a strong sense of patriotism and remind people of the sacrifices made during the freedom struggle.