PM Modi Highlights Vande Mataram's Role in India's Freedom Struggle During 150th Anniversary Commemoration

Dec 08, 2025 04:34 pm CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the parliamentary discussion commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, emphasizing the national song's crucial role as a "sacred war cry" during India's independence movement. During his speech, a linguistic correction regarding how to address composer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee highlighted cultural sensitivities while PM Modi detailed how the British authorities banned the powerful anthem that became instrumental in India's freedom struggle.