national song
BJP President JP Nadda Advocates Equal Status for Vande Mataram as National Anthem in Rajya Sabha Debate
Dec 11, 2025 07:43 pm CST
In a passionate debate in the Rajya Sabha, BJP President JP Nadda advocated for elevating the status of the national song Vande Mataram to equal that of India's national anthem and flag. Nadda emphasized the song's historical importance in India's independence movement, criticized the Congress party for diminishing its significance, and called for constitutional recognition of Vande Mataram as a symbol of Indian nationalism and cultural heritage.
Congress President Defends Historic Decision on Vande Mataram Against BJP's Criticism of Nehru
Dec 09, 2025 10:14 pm CST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge strongly defended the historical decision to adopt the first two stanzas of 'Vande Mataram' as India's national song, emphasizing it was a collective choice made by freedom movement leaders including Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore. Kharge criticized BJP leadership for specifically targeting Jawaharlal Nehru in what he describes as an attempt to rewrite history and question Congress's patriotic credentials.
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.
Rajnath Singh Criticizes Congress for Marginalizing Vande Mataram in Parliament Address
Dec 08, 2025 09:25 pm CST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a strong critique of Congress in Parliament, accusing them of marginalizing the national song Vande Mataram through appeasement politics dating back to Nehru's era. During the 150th anniversary discussion, Singh emphasized the song's historical significance as "the essence of nationalism" and called for restoring its rightful place in national consciousness.
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.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Defends National Song and Nehru's Legacy in Parliament's 150-Year Vande Mataram Commemoration
Dec 08, 2025 07:15 pm CST
In a passionate address during the Lok Sabha's special discussion marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra defended the national song's significance while criticizing the government for diverting attention from current issues. She highlighted Nehru's contributions to institutions like ISRO and AIIMS, challenged ongoing criticisms of the former prime minister, and called for substantive debate on pressing national concerns rather than historical distractions.
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.
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.
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
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.