New Delhi [India], December 8 (ANI): BJP MP Dinesh Sharma on Monday praised the initiative of holding a debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament stating that the discussion will "undoubtedly witness a formation of a new history in the country.
Speaking to ANI, he said this day is one of pride, joy, and happiness.
"It's certainly a day of pride, as well as joy and happiness. The way the Prime Minister has led the dialogue for this nation's independence, the revolutionaries who once inspired themselves by chanting Vande Mataram have moved towards making that national song a song for the masses.... Today, the entire country is singing Vande Mataram ... It is not directed at Hindus or Muslims, but rather a dialogue and a song of national

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