A video featuring BJP Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj has recently circulated online, sparking public discussion. In the footage, which is approximately one month old, Swaraj addresses Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, challenging him to recite the full version of the national song 'Vande Mataram' as a symbolic act to 'smash patriarchy.'

The statement was made in a political context, linking the recitation of the song to the broader discourse on gender equality and societal structures. While the video has been public for several weeks, it gained additional visibility after Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan acknowledged the clip. The nature of Roshan's reaction was noted by media outlets, though the specific details of his response were not elaborated upon in the initial reporting. The incident highlights the intersection of political rhetoric, national symbolism, and celebrity influence in current Indian discourse. There is no indication that the challenge has been formally addressed by the intended recipient, nor have there been further public statements from Swaraj regarding the specific connection between the song and her stated goal of dismantling patriarchal systems.