NEW DELHI: As the national song completes 150 years, the Lok Sabha will witness a special discussion on the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, highlighting its historical significance and enduring legacy in India’s freedom movement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the discussion, which will also touch upon many important and lesser-known facets of the iconic song. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is also expected to open the discussion in the Upper House.

The BJP-led NDA government has been allotted three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of 10 hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion, as the debate will also take place in the Upper House, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday, December 9.

Following Question Hour, several minis

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