Vande mataram 150 years News

As Vande Mataram completes 150 years, here’s a deep dive into its meaning, history, symbolism, and the electrifying role it played in shaping India’s freedom movement.

'Vande Mataram' Debate: A TMC MP, in Lok Sabha, stated that the PM should refer to the legendary composer as "Babu" instead of "Da". The BJP-led NDA government has been allotted three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of 10 hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion. 

Parliament Winter Session 2025 Live: Lok Sabha conducted a special discussion today to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the discussion at noon on Monday, marking the formal beginning of the proceedings. 

Parliament Winter Session 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the debate at 12 noon on Monday, marking the formal beginning of the proceedings. On the other hand, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to open the discussion in the Upper House.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long celebrations marking the 150th anniversary of India’s National Song, Vande Mataram, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.

Addressing a grand event marking the occasion, the Prime Minister said the song embodies devotion and worship for the motherland and continues to inspire generations with a sense of patriotism and pride.

"Vande Mataram" song is primarily a fusion of Sanskrit and Bengali. The first two stanzas, beginning with “Vande Mataram, sujalam suphalam”, are written in Sanskrit, using pure Sanskrit words and structure.