Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate year-long commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in Delhi tomorrow. In a social media post, Mr Modi said, tomorrow is a momentous day for every Indian as nation will celebrate 150 glorious years of Vande Mataram. He termed the song as a stirring call that has inspired generations and ignited an undying spirit of patriotism across the nation. Prime Minister will also release a Commemorative Stamp and Coin on the occasion. The celebrations will witness Mass Singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” across public places with participation of citizens across all segments of society, in conjunction with the main programme. 

 

Our correspondent reports that the year 2025 marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram. The national song was written by Bankimchandra Chatterji during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami which was on 7th November in 1875. Vande Mataram first appeared in the literary journal Bangadarshan as part of his novel Anandamath. The song, invoking the Motherland as the embodiment of strength, prosperity and divinity, gave poetic expression to India’s awakening spirit of unity and self-respect. It soon became an enduring symbol of devotion to the nation.