A special discussion will be held in the Lok Sabha on December 8 during the winter session of Parliament to mark the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will conclude it. In the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah will begin the discussion on December 9.
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New Delhi: December 8 is set to be a historic day in the winter session of Parliament. A comprehensive and special discussion will be held in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram'. This discussion will not only revive the memories of the Indian freedom struggle but will also shed light on the nationalistic spirit, cultural values, and history of this song. According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate at 12 PM on Monday, formally beginning this special session.
A total of 10 hours have been allotted for the special discussion in the Lok Sabha, of which three hours have been given to the NDA government. This debate will not be limited to the Lok Sabha but will continue in the Rajya Sabha the following day, December 9. The discussion in the Rajya Sabha will be initiated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while the discussion in the Lok Sabha will conclude with an address by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Thus, this topic will remain central in both houses of Parliament.
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Active participation from the opposition will also be seen in this debate. Eight leaders from the Congress party will present their views in the Lok Sabha. These include Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Deepender Hooda, Bimol Akoijam, Pranati Shinde, Prashant Padole, Chamala Reddy, and Jyotsna Mahant. Significantly, this will be Priyanka Gandhi's first formal speech in the Lok Sabha, which has added further importance to this discussion. Her presence in Parliament is naturally expected to increase the political focus.
'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875 and was first published on November 7, 1875, in the magazine Bangadarshan. It was later included in his novel 'Anandamath,' which transformed it into a symbol of nationalist consciousness. Rabindranath Tagore set it to music, and since then, it has emerged as the soul of the freedom movement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the year-long celebrations marking 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' on November 7 this year, stated that 'Vande Mataram' is not just a word but a mantra, an energy, and a symbol of deep devotion to the nation. According to him, this song connects us to the past, instills confidence in the present, and gives us the courage to believe that no goal is impossible in the future.
This winter session of Parliament began on December 1 and will continue until December 19. A special debate on the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' has been scheduled during this session, aiming to pass on this national heritage and cultural legacy to the new generation. This discussion is considered a significant opportunity to bring the country's historical consciousness back into focus.
