As India marks 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, the air once again fills with the same emotion that stirred millions during the freedom struggle and love for the motherland. What began as a simple hymn in Bengali literature has grown into a timeless symbol of unity, sacrifice, and pride.
Just a day before the celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to remind the nation of the song’s lasting power. “Tomorrow, 7th November, is a momentous day for every Indian. We celebrate 150 glorious years of Vande Mataram, a stirring call that has inspired generations and ignited an undying spirit of patriotism across our nation,” he wrote.
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The Prime Minister added that he would attend a special programme in Delhi at 9:30 am where a commemorative stamp and coin woul

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