New Delhi, Nov 7 (PTI) Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday described “Vande Mataram" as a timeless anthem that awakened the spirit of nationalism and continues to inspire generations.

In a post on X, he said “As we celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram, I extend my respectful tribute to our revered National Song – a timeless anthem that awakened the spirit of nationalism and continues to inspire generations".

Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on the occasion of Akshaya Navami, November 7, 1875, “Vande Mataram" invokes the motherland as the embodiment of strength, prosperity, and divinity, he said.

“The song emerged as a powerful symbol during India’s freedom movement, rekindling patriotic fervour across the nation and uniting people of all regions, languages, and faiths in

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