Bankim Chandra's Family Praises PM Modi's Recognition of 'Vande Mataram' Legacy on 150th Anniversary

Dec 09, 2025 01:39 am CST

The family of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, composer of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram', has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for commemorating the song's 150th anniversary. Grandson Sajal Chattopadhyay expressed disappointment with the West Bengal government for neglecting his grandfather's legacy while calling for greater recognition nationwide through institutions similar to those honoring Rabindranath Tagore.