THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, Nov 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long nationwide celebration of the National Song, Vande Mataram, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Friday, marking 150 years since its creation.
On the occasion, he released a commemorative stamp and coin and launched a dedicated portal to commemorate the milestone.
The celebrations featured mass renditions of the full version of Vande Mataram across public spaces, with citizens from all walks of life participating. PM Modi himself joined the gathering at the stadium for the collective singing.
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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Saxena, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta were also present at the event.
The year-long commemoration, running from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026, honours the timeless composition by Bankim Chandra Chatterji, which first appeared in his novel Anandamath published in the journal Bangadarshan.
Written on Akshaya Navami on November 7 in 1875, the song portrays the Motherland as a symbol of strength, prosperity, and divinity, inspiring unity, patriotism, and self-respect during India’s freedom struggle.
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According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Vande Mataram remains an enduring emblem of national devotion and continues to evoke pride and solidarity across the country.
