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UP Assembly Holds Special Debate on 150 Years of 'Vande Mataram', Ministers Hail Historic Day

A discussion in the Uttar Pradesh assembly about the 150-year history of 'Vande Mataram' was hailed as a historic day by Minister Danish Azad Ansari. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya equated chanting the song to saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and expressed confidence that people from all communities would embrace it. Meanwhile, Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak used

Key Points: UP Ministers Hail Historic Assembly Debate on 150 Years of Vande Mataram | ANI

  • UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari hails assembly debate as historic
  • Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya links chant to patriotism and PM Modi's leadership
  • Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak criticises Samajwadi Party for appeasement politics
  • Discussion marks 150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram
  • Song's history traced to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and Rabindranath Tagore
  • Event underscores the song's role in freedom struggle and national consciousness
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"Historic day": UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari hails assembly debate on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'

UP Minister Danish Azad Ansari calls it a historic day as the state assembly holds a special discussion marking 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram.

"Today is a historic day for the House. A discussion is taking place on Vande Mataram, which has a very significant history in our country's freedom struggle...Today, a very meaningful discussion on it has taken place in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. This in itself is a very historic day. - Danish Azad Ansari / Uttar Pradesh MinisterReciting 'Vande Mataram' is like saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. Every patriot feels especially energised by raising this slogan. Under PM Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward. We are confident that in the coming times, everyone, be it Hindus or Muslims, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram. - Keshav Prasad Maurya / Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister"

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), December 23

Uttar Pradesh Minister Danish Azad Ansari on Monday stated that the discussion on the "150 years of Vande Mataram" in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly marked a historical day for the House.

"Today is a historic day for the House. A discussion is taking place on Vande Mataram, which has a very significant history in our country's freedom struggle...Today, a very meaningful discussion on it has taken place in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. This in itself is a very historic day," Danish Azad Ansari said.

Earlier today, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that chanting Vande Mataram is like chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jay' while affirming that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward and expressed confidence that in the coming times, everyone, be it "from the Hindu or Muslim community, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram".

"Reciting 'Vande Mataram' is like saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'. Every patriot feels especially energised by raising this slogan. Under PM Modi's leadership, the country is moving forward. We are confident that in the coming times, everyone, be it Hindus or Muslims, will raise the slogan of Vande Mataram," Maurya told ANI.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak participated in the special discussion marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Participating in the debate, Pathak strongly criticised the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of practising appeasement politics and distancing itself from national values.

Meanwhile, the 150th anniversary of India's National Song, Vande Mataram, was observed on November 7 this year. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, 'Vande Mataram' was first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on November 7, 1875.

Later, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee incorporated the hymn into his immortal novel 'Anandamath', published in 1882. It was set to music by Rabindranath Tagore. It has become an integral part of the nation's civilisational, political and cultural consciousness.

- ANI

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Priya S
While respecting the national song is important, I wish the discussion had focused more on its literary beauty and historical context by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, rather than turning it into a political point-scoring session against opposition parties.
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Rohit P
Deputy CM Maurya is right. Chanting Vande Mataram energizes every patriot. It's a symbol of our motherland, not of any one religion. Under Modi ji, the spirit of nationalism is definitely being revived across communities. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who has studied Indian history, it's fascinating to mark the 150th year. The journey from Bangadarshan to becoming the national song is incredible. More people should know about Tagore's role in setting it to music.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but the government should also focus on the real issues facing UP - unemployment, infrastructure. Celebrating history is fine, but shouldn't come at the cost of ignoring present challenges. Just my two cents.
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Meera T
Vande Mataram gives me goosebumps every time! It's more than a song; it's an emotion that connects every Indian to the sacrifice of our freedom fighters. Proud to see my state's assembly honoring it. 🙏

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