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The Vande Mataram Controversy: How Modi Accused Congress of Dividing the Nation Through National Song
Dec 08, 2025 04:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reignited the debate over India's national song 'Vande Mataram' by accusing the Congress party, particularly Jawaharlal Nehru, of disrespecting the song by removing stanzas referencing Hindu goddesses in 1937. This article examines the 150-year history of the song, the controversy surrounding its adoption as the national song, and how it has become a contentious political issue between BJP and Congress, with implications for India's national identity and religious harmony.
Sonia Gandhi Accuses BJP of Systematic Campaign to Erase Nehru's Legacy from Indian History
Dec 06, 2025 12:49 pm CST
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has accused the ruling BJP government of systematically attempting to vilify and erase Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy from Indian history. During the launch of the Nehru Centre India, she claimed this effort aims not just to diminish India's first Prime Minister but to destroy the nation's foundational principles. The BJP responded by suggesting it was Congress that underestimated Nehru's contributions while merely highlighting historical mistakes.
Indira Gandhi's Legacy: Remembering India's First Woman Prime Minister on Her 108th Birth Anniversary
Nov 19, 2025 07:35 pm CST
On the 108th birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi, India's first and only female Prime Minister, political leaders across parties paid tribute to her remarkable legacy. Known as the 'Iron Lady of India,' Gandhi served two terms and transformed the nation through economic reforms and establishing India as a nuclear power. Her granddaughter Priyanka Gandhi Vadra remembered her as an ideal whose values continue to inspire generations of Indians.
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee: The Literary Genius Behind 'Vande Mataram' and Its 150-Year Legacy
Nov 07, 2025 02:26 pm CST
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram,' this article explores the life and contributions of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, the visionary writer who penned India's national song. From his pioneering work in Bengali literature to his civil service career and the enduring impact of his patriotic composition, discover how Chatterjee's words became a rallying cry for India's independence movement and continue to inspire national pride today.
PM Modi Leads 150th Anniversary Celebrations of National Song 'Vande Mataram' in New Delhi
Nov 07, 2025 01:02 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long commemoration of India's National Song "Vande Mataram" at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, marking 150 years since its composition by Bankimchandra Chatterji in 1875. The celebration included the release of commemorative stamps and coins, mass singing events nationwide, and the launch of a dedicated portal honoring the song that inspired India's freedom movement.