British colonial rule
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.
PM Modi to Inaugurate India's First Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum in Chhattisgarh: Honoring Forgotten Heroes
Oct 31, 2025 09:23 pm CST
India's first digital museum dedicated to tribal freedom fighters will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Chhattisgarh. Built at Rs 50 crore, this state-of-the-art facility honors Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh and documents major tribal uprisings against British rule using interactive technology while preserving indigenous cultural heritage.