PM Modi Launches Year-Long Vande Mataram 150th Anniversary Commemoration
· India · NDTV, Times of India
PM Narendra Modi initiated a year-long commemoration marking the 150th anniversary of the song Vande Mataram on November 7, 2025. Following the launch, both Houses of Parliament held special discussions in December to deliberate on the historical significance of the anthem. These sessions revisited the 1937 decision made by the Indian National Congress regarding the song's status and usage. The initiative aims to observe the milestone through various events throughout the year.
Why it matters
The commemoration revisits the historical and political legacy of India's national song, influencing current national discourse on its cultural and constitutional role.
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