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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s ‘Vande Mataram’ and Ethiopia’s national anthem both refer to the motherland as “Mother”, reflecting shared values and cultural outlook, while addressing a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament.
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Rahul Gandhi praised Congress MPs for their performance in debates on Vande Mataram and election reforms, stating the government appeared "under pressure." The meeting reviewed MPs’ feedback and highlighted issues like IndiGo disruptions, air pollution, labour codes, and vote-related concerns
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Congress highlighted historian Sugata Bose’s remark that Tagore advised singing only the first part of “Vande Mataram” in 1937 to preserve communal harmony, countering PM Modi’s accusations against Nehru. The debate reignited political sparring over history, nationalism, and alleged appeasement politics
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DMK MP A Raja sparked a heated debate in Parliament by citing Nehru’s letter to Bose to argue that concerns over Vande Mataram predate Independence. He accused the BJP of politicising the issue and said historical sensitivities must be acknowledged
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress in the Lok Sabha of dividing Vande Mataram under appeasement politics and overruling Mahatma Gandhi’s wishes. He cited Nehru’s letter expressing concern over Muslim sentiments and said Congress bowed to pressures that later led to Partition-era decisions
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On Vande Mataram’s 150th anniversary, PM Modi recalled its role in India’s freedom struggle, condemning the Emergency when the Constitution was “throttled.” He highlighted the song’s unifying power against British oppression and emphasized preserving its historic legacy
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Prime Minister Modi will initiate a 10-hour debate in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, highlighting unknown facets of the national song, with participation from key ministers and leaders
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BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi attacked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for allegedly mocking Hindu deities and criticised MP Renuka Chowdhury over a “dog stunt.” He accused Congress of repeatedly insulting Indian culture and Parliament
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Lok Sabha conducted an undisrupted Question Hour for the first time this Winter Session after resolving a standoff over the opposition’s demand for a discussion on the SIR exercise. Members agreed to upcoming debates on *Vande Mataram*’s 150th anniversary and election reforms
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A political row erupted after the Rajya Sabha Secretariat reiterated that MPs must not use slogans such as ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Jai Hind’ during House proceedings. Opposition parties accused the BJP-led government of being uncomfortable with symbols of national unity and freedom.
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A controversy erupted after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that singing Vande Mataram would be mandatory in all schools. Maulana Haleem Ullah Kasmi urged Muslims to withdraw their children from schools, calling the move an attack on religious freedom
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The year-long Vande Mataram commemoration began with PM Modi inaugurating events and releasing a stamp and coin. Leaders highlighted the song’s role in national unity, while BJP and Congress exchanged accusations over historical alterations and interpretations
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Singer-actor Suchitra Krishnamoorthi teams up with director Seshu KMR for Vande Mataram, an original patriotic song set to release on August 15. The teaser, released on Tuesday, blends visuals and melody
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The visible lack of awareness of young Indians made some netizens laugh, but others reacted to it sharply
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora chanting 'Vande Mataram' as he arrived at Sandton Sun Hotel here on Tuesday.
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Hyderabad: Based on Bankim Chandra’s Anandamath, the producers Shhailendra Kumar, Sujayy Kuttiy, Krishna Kumar B and Suraj Sharma release the motion poster marking 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. Celebrating the glorious 75th Independence Day of India, producers Shhailendra Kkumar, Sujayy Kuttiy, Krishna Kumar B and Suraj Sharma announced their much talked about magnum opus ‘1770’, […]
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Jaipur: Around one crore school students across Rajasthan on Friday set a “world record” by singing patriotic songs under the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ campaign, officials said. Addressing students at the Sawai Mansingh stadium, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulated the students for the achievement. “I am happy that the World Book of Records, London, which […]
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New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Central Government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought direction to declare that the song ‘Vande Mataram’, which played a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with ‘Jana-Gana-Mana’ and have equal status. The Bench of Justice […]
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A tribute to the spirit of free India, "Vande Mataram" has been directed by Remo D'Souza and released by Jackky Bhagnani's Jjust Music.
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Hyderabad: The cricket fraternity and fans across the world were in for a grand treat after a rather weak (on papers) Indian team breached the Australian fortress at Gabba in Brisbane, where the Australian cricket team stood undefeated for 32 long years until today. After suffering multiple blows in the form of injuries, racial abuses […]
