The alliance between the NC and Congress is witnessing persistent tensions regarding political leadership. Recent arguments over the Vande Mataram reveal significant ideological rifts. Echoes of past events, such as the contentious 1987 election, continue to influence NC's political behavior.
Source: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/congress-nc-rift-over-vande-mataram-the-ghost-of-1987-and-big-brother-complex/articleshow/133994525.cms)