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  Parliament Session Live: We vow to give Vande Mataram the respect it deserves, says Rajnath Singh

  India | December 08, 2025 19:32 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Lok Sabha on the Vande Mataram debate during the Parliament's Winter Session. During his speech, Rajnath said that the BJP vows to give Vande Mataram the respect it deserves. Earlier, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi had also addressed the house.

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  150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are at loggerheads over 'missing stanzas'?

  Explainers | December 08, 2025 7:20 IST

  PM Modi on November 7 launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the 150th year of Vande Mataram. He said the aim of the initiative was to create awareness among youth and students about the significance of the national song.

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  PM Modi to initiate debate on 150 years of Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha today

  India | December 08, 2025 0:00 IST

  Lok Sabha has listed 'Discussion on the 150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram' on Monday and allocated 10 hours for the debate.

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  All-party meet ends logjam as PM Modi to open Lok Sabha debate on Vande Mataram's 150 years on Dec 8

  India | December 02, 2025 23:51 IST

  The resolution of the impasse has paved the way for the smooth functioning of the Lok Sabha from Wednesday. The House witnessed adjournments from the start of the winter session of Parliament on Monday.

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  'Vande Mataram' row: Why were some stanzas of national song dropped | Explained

  Explainers | November 07, 2025 17:59 IST

  Vande Mataram was penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in Sanskrit and Bengali. It appeared first in his 1882 novel Anandamath and comprises six verses.

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  Vande Mataram row: BJP accuses Congress of removing Maa Durga stanzas under Nehru's leadership

  India | November 07, 2025 12:46 IST

  Vande Mataram row: Taking to X, CR Kesavan claimed that only the first two stanzas were accepted by the Congress, omitting later verses that invoke Goddess Maa Durga, due to alleged communal considerations.

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  Vande Mataram turns 150: How a song became India’s voice of freedom

  Lifestyle | November 07, 2025 12:11 IST

  It’s been 150 years since 'Vande Mataram' first stirred India’s heart. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the song remains a symbol of courage, unity, and devotion — a melody that still moves every Indian who hums it today.

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  Word 'Vande Mataram' gives courage that there is no goal that cannot be achieved: PM Modi

  India | November 07, 2025 11:20 IST

  This year marks 150 years since "Vande Mataram" was composed. "Vande Mataram" was written by Bankimchandra Chatterji during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami, which fell on November 7 in 1875.

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  Maharashtra govt sets up panel for year-long 'Vande Mataram' celebrations marking 150 yrs | Details

  Maharashtra | October 31, 2025 22:39 IST

  Maharashtra: To help pass on the legacy of the national song to younger generations, schools and colleges have been instructed to hold special assemblies, essay and debate competitions, and poster-making events centered on the theme of “Vande Mataram.”

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  Maharashtra govt directs all schools to sing full version of Vande Mataram for 7 days, here's why

  Education | October 30, 2025 19:39 IST

  The Maharashtra government has directed all schools to sing the complete Vande Mataram from October 31 to November 7 to mark 150 years of the song. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Abu Azmi opposed the move citing religious reasons.

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  'Vande Mataram': Young girl from Mizoram sings soulfully in presence of PM Modi | WATCH

  Trending | December 06, 2024 18:45 IST

  Nowadays, we get to see so many wonderful videos online. But now a beautiful video of a little girl from Mizoram singing 'Vande Mataram' in the presence of PM Modi and other ministers from the North-East has gone viral.

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  PM Modi's warm welcome in Vienna: Austrian artists sing special rendition of 'Vande Mataram' | WATCH

  World | July 10, 2024 13:51 IST

  PM Modi was welcomed by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer as he became the first Indian leader to visit the country in 40 years. The Prime Minister will call on Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday.

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  Virat, Hardik and entire team sing 'Vande Mataram' at Wankhede, video breaks Internet: WATCH

  Cricket | July 05, 2024 7:47 IST

  The Indian team received a grand Welcome upon arrival from Barbados after bringing the T20 World Cup back home. The team took a victory parade in an open bus alongside Marine Drive to the Wankhede Stadium followed by a felicitation program at the Mumbai-based stadium.

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  ‘Kaun hain yeh log’: Woman's bizarre answer claiming Arijit Singh wrote ‘Vande Mataram’

  Trending | July 04, 2024 13:45 IST

  Indian street quiz goes viral! Instagrammer asks about the national song, one answer shocks the internet. Watch to see the surprising response!

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  World Culture Festival 2023: Over a million people gather for Art of Living's event in Washington DC

  India | September 30, 2023 21:59 IST

  Speaking at the event, Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said, “we all belong to one global family" adding that life is too short for conflicts and called for the world to face challenges pragmatically and to dream for a better future.

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  OPINION | IS SINGING OF VANDE MATARAM UN-ISLAMIC?

  India | July 20, 2023 19:05 IST

  Speaking in the assembly, Azmi, while raising the issue of riots in Aurangabad (now Sambhajinagar), said, Islam does not allow any Muslim to sing ‘Vande Mataram’.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, July 19, 2023

  India | July 19, 2023 20:18 IST

  ​India's number one and the most followed Super Prime Time News Show ‘Aaj Ki Baat- Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

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  Respect 'Vande Mataram' but I can't read it: Abu Azmi's remark sparks row, BJP hits back

  India | July 19, 2023 17:02 IST

  The BJP's reaction came after Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Azmi, while raising the Sambhajinagar district riot issue in the Assembly, said chanting 'Vande Mataram' was unacceptable to him.

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  Independence Day 2022: Maharashtra govt directs officials to say 'Vande Mataram' instead of 'hello'

  India | August 15, 2022 8:18 IST

  Independence Day 2022: Maharashtra govt said it is necessary to abandon this foreign word (hello) while adding that Vande Mataram is not just a word but it is the feeling of every Indian.

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  IPL 2022 Final: Over 1 lakh people sing 'Vande Mataram' during closing ceremony. Watch viral video

  Trending | May 29, 2022 23:33 IST

  IPL 2022 Final: AR Rahman kicked off his performance with the iconic song 'Vande Mataram' and was immediately joined by thousands of people present at the stadium.