On November 7, 2025, India kicked off a year-long nationwide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram,” the iconic national song by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, first penned in 1875. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, inaugurated the event at Parliament House’s Central Hall in New Delhi.
Key Highlights:
PM’s Vision: Modi hailed the song as a “mantra of unity and resolve,” urging daily recitations to revive national spirit. He released a commemorative coin and postage stamp symbolizing Mother India’s enduring legacy.
Nationwide Echo: Mass recitals resonated across schools, colleges, and public spaces, with plans for seminars, cultural programs, and digital campaigns through 2026.
Historical Echo: Born in Anandamath, the song fueled India’s freedom struggle, adopted as the national song in 1937 despite debates over its verses.
This celebration reaffirms “Vande Mataram” as a timeless call to patriotism, blending history with modern inspiration. š®š³