Vande Matram, the national song with a history of patriotism and controversies

Vande Matram is the national song of India which was penned down by Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay during the freedom struggle of India. The song was a reaction to the English song which was all about the praises for the Queen of England. 

Post this, it became an anthem of patriotism and unity. But the song has had a long relationship with controversies too. Take a look