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New Delhi: President Draupadi Murmu on Friday celebrated the 150th anniversary of India’s national song Vande Mataram and described it as a timeless symbol of national unity and patriotism.
In a post on social media platform Since then, this song of reverence for Mother India has been and will continue to be the cry of emotional consciousness and unity of our countrymen. so.”
“After independence, the country devoutly adopted it as the national song. On this glorious occasion of completion of 150 years of this song, all of us countrymen should take a firm resolve that in accordance with the spirit of this song, we will keep Mother India adorned with the best water, best flowers and provide happiness and prosperity. Vande Mataram!” He added.
President Murmu highlighted that Vande Mataram not only inspired Indians during the freedom struggle but also served as a source of pride, dedication and sense of patriotism.
All across India, the 150th anniversary is being celebrated with cultural programmes, school activities and public commemorations.
Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said ‘Vande Mataram’ is not just a collection of words but “the voice of the soul of India”, as the country celebrates the 150th anniversary of the iconic national song.
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HM Shah wrote in Hindi, “Vande Mataram is not just a collection of words; it is the voice of the soul of India. Against British rule, ‘Vande Mataram’ united the country and strengthened the consciousness of independence. At the same time, it awakened in the revolutionaries a sense of unwavering dedication, pride and sacrifice for the motherland.”
Delhi Assembly is going to organize a grand program in Delhi. Citizens across the capital were encouraged to sing the full version of Vande Mataram with their families, strengthening its role as a unifying national symbol.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending a special function in the national capital to highlight his continued reverence for the song.
–IANS