Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave an emphatic address during a special discussion in the Lok Sabha commemorating 150 years of the national song, Vande Mataram, on the sixth day of the Parliament’s Winter Session on Monday.

Delivering a passionate speech, Singh said the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi had decided to celebrate the anniversary with great enthusiasm across the country. “This celebration will not be merely symbolic. It is not for show,” he asserted. “It is a pledge to give Vande Mataram the respect it truly deserves.”

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Singh underscored that the song, despite its central role in India’s freedom struggle, did not receive the justice it deserved and was marginalised after Independence.

Rajnath used his speech to remind the House of the sacrifices

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