Vande Mataram

  • Priyanka Gandhi Defends Nehru

    Priyanka Gandhi Defends Nehru's Legacy: Compares His Imprisonment During Freedom Struggle to Modi's Time as Prime Minister

    Dec 08, 2025 08:18 pm CST

    In a passionate parliamentary address, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended Jawaharlal Nehru's contributions to India, highlighting that his imprisonment during the freedom struggle nearly matched PM Modi's tenure in office. She credited Nehru for establishing crucial institutions like ISRO, DRDO, IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS, challenging the BJP's criticism while urging Parliament to focus on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation.

  • Priyanka Gandhi Defends Congress Against PM Modi

    Priyanka Gandhi Defends Congress Against PM Modi's Claims on Vande Mataram's 150th Anniversary

    Dec 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST

    The article covers the parliamentary debate on the 150th anniversary of India's national song "Vande Mataram," highlighting the political dispute between Congress and BJP. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defends her great-grandfather Jawaharlal Nehru against PM Modi's claims that Congress surrendered to the Muslim League by truncating the song. The piece details historical context, including correspondence between Nehru, Subhas Bose, and Rabindranath Tagore regarding the adoption of specific stanzas of Vande Mataram as the national song.

  • Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

    Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's Legacy: The Ongoing Debate Over 'Vande Mataram' and Political Recognition

    Dec 08, 2025 06:46 pm CST

    The great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee expresses concerns about the Bengal government's neglect of the 'Vande Mataram' composer while praising the Central government's recognition. Political tensions continue over the historic national song as the family advocates for proper commemoration of Chatterjee's legacy through a dedicated institution and vocal performance of Vande Mataram in Parliament.

  • PM Modi Commemorates 150 Years of Vande Mataram: How the National Song Shaped India

    PM Modi Commemorates 150 Years of Vande Mataram: How the National Song Shaped India's Freedom Journey

    Dec 08, 2025 05:26 pm CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the historical significance of 'Vande Mataram' on its 150th anniversary, highlighting how this powerful mantra inspired India's freedom fighters, united the nation against colonial rule, and continues to symbolize patriotic resilience despite challenges like the Emergency period. Modi emphasizes that the national song represents not just political freedom but a complete liberation from colonial influence.

  • PM Modi Highlights Vande Mataram

    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.

  • Rahul Gandhi

    Rahul Gandhi's Four-Word Response to Parliament's Historic 'Vande Mataram' Debate: Political Tensions Rise

    Dec 08, 2025 04:07 pm CST

    In a significant parliamentary session marking the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded with just four words: "Priyanka ka bhashan suno" (Listen to Priyanka Gandhi's speech). This comes amid escalating political tensions between Congress and BJP over the national song's historical treatment, with PM Modi criticizing Congress's 1937 decisions while the opposition defends its actions as based on Rabindranath Tagore's advice.

  • The 150-Year Controversy: Understanding the Vande Mataram Debate Between BJP and Congress

    The 150-Year Controversy: Understanding the Vande Mataram Debate Between BJP and Congress

    Dec 08, 2025 01:44 pm CST

    Prime Minister Modi and Congress engage in a historical debate over the 150-year-old song 'Vande Mataram'. This article examines the controversy surrounding the Congress party's 1937 decision to adopt only the first two stanzas as India's National Song, BJP's accusations of divisive politics, and the complex historical context involving references to Hindu goddesses that shaped this enduring national dispute.

  • PM Modi to Lead Special Discussion on 150 Years of

    PM Modi to Lead Special Discussion on 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram' in Parliament: Historical Significance and Political Debate

    Dec 08, 2025 10:40 am CST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a special parliamentary discussion commemorating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', exploring its historical significance in India's freedom struggle and addressing political differences surrounding the national song. The debate highlights tensions between the ruling NDA and opposition regarding interpretations of this patriotic symbol.

  • Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India

    Historic 150 Years of Vande Mataram: Special Parliamentary Debate to Honor India's National Song

    Dec 01, 2025 09:43 pm CST

    The Lok Sabha is set to hold a special 10-hour discussion marking the 150th anniversary of India's National Song 'Vande Mataram,' with Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely participating. This historic parliamentary debate will explore the song's significance in India's freedom movement, cultural heritage, and contemporary relevance, commemorating Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's composition that has inspired generations of patriots since its first publication in 1875.

  • The Ban on

    The Ban on 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament: Colonial Mindset in Modern Governance

    Dec 01, 2025 03:23 pm CST

    A Rajya Sabha MP criticizes the recent prohibition of national slogans 'Vande Mataram' and 'Jai Hind' in Parliament, arguing that this decision reveals the BJP government's colonial mindset despite its public rhetoric against such influences. The article examines the historical significance of these freedom-era slogans and questions the contradiction between celebrating them publicly while banning their use in India's highest legislative body.