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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.
The 150-Year Legacy of 'Vande Mataram': India's National Song and Its Complex History
Nov 12, 2025 06:47 pm CST
Exploring the 150-year journey of India's national song 'Vande Mataram' from its composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875 to its controversial status today. This article examines its role in the freedom struggle, various musical interpretations, and the ongoing debate about religious sensitivities that has shaped its adoption and celebration across different political eras.