During the discussion on Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the government and said that Vande Mataram does not belong to any political party but represents the emotions of the entire nation. He added that the song was a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle and that its significance should be protected from political controversies.
As Parliament continues its scheduled 10-hour deliberation on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the broader questions remain: Can historic symbols be revisited without rewriting history? And can cultural pride coexist with India’s unity and diversity?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in the Lok Sabha on Monday, described Vande Mataram, on the occasion of its 150th anniversary, as a “powerful mantra” that energized and inspired India’s freedom struggle.
At the 150‑year memorial debate for Vande Mataram in Parliament, Narendra Modi accused Indian National Congress under Jawaharlal Nehru of “tukde‑tukde” of the national song, claiming its 1937 truncation “sowed the seeds of partition”. Is Vande Mataram’s legacy finally up for rewrite?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a special discussion in the Lok Sabha today to mark 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. The debate will highlight the song’s historical significance, its role in the freedom movement, and the controversy surrounding Congress’s 1937 decision to alter its stanzas.
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.
BJP has accused Congress of cutting Maa Durga stanzas from Vande Mataram in 1937 under Nehru, sparking a debate over the song’s original form, religion, and national identity as India celebrates its 150th anniversary. What really was removed and why?
Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, celebrates 150 years. From a patriotic poem to a national song, it inspired freedom fighters, became a symbol of Indian unity, and continues to evoke patriotism across generations.
Maharashtra issues two surprising directives touching both governance and culture- one about transparency, another about tradition. What’s behind these unusual moves? Read the artcile given below to know the full story.
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