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Vande Mataram at 150: PM Modi Leads Historic Celebration of National Song

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called November 7 a momentous day for every Indian as the nation celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram. He will participate in a special programme at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium to mark this historic occasion. The event will feature the release of commemorative stamps and coins honoring the national song. A mass recital of Vande Mataram will take place across public places nationwide as part of year-long celebrations.

Key Points: PM Modi Joins 150th Anniversary Vande Mataram Celebration Delhi

  • PM Modi to join special programme at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Stadium at 9:30 AM
  • Commemorative stamp and coin to be released during the ceremony
  • Mass singing of full Vande Mataram version across public places nationwide
  • Year-long celebrations planned from November 2025 to November 2026
  • Song first appeared in Bangadarshan journal as part of Anandamath novel
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Momentous day for every Indian: PM Modi to join 150th anniversary celebration of 'Vande Mataram' in Delhi

PM Modi participates in special Delhi event marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, featuring mass recital and commemorative stamp release on November 7.

"Tomorrow, 7th November, is a momentous day for every Indian. We celebrate 150 glorious years of Vande Mataram, a stirring call that has inspired generations and ignited an undying spirit of patriotism across our nation. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, November 6

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the nation will celebrate 150 years of Vande Mataram on November 7, calling it a "momentous day for every Indian."

The Prime Minister said he will participate in a special programme in Delhi at 9:30 AM to mark the historic occasion.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tomorrow, 7th November, is a momentous day for every Indian. We celebrate 150 glorious years of Vande Mataram, a stirring call that has inspired generations and ignited an undying spirit of patriotism across our nation. To mark this occasion, I will join a programme in Delhi at 9:30 AM. A commemorative stamp and coin will also be released. The highlight of the programme would be a mass recital of Vande Mataram!"

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1986446534536487034

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of the National Song "Vande Mataram" on November 7, 2025, at around 9:30 AM at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, an official release from the Prime Minister's Office said.

According to a release, the Prime Minister will also release a Commemorative Stamp and Coin on the occasion. This programme marks the formal launch of a year-long nationwide commemoration from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026, celebrating 150 years of this timeless composition, which inspired India's freedom movement and continues to evoke national pride and unity.

The celebrations will witness a Mass Singing of the full version of "Vande Mataram" at around 9:50 AM across public places with participation of citizens across all segments of society, in conjunction with the main programme.

The year 2025 marks 150 Years of Vande Mataram. Our national song "Vande Mataram", by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was written during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Navami, which was on November 7 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, the release stated.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate celebrating our heritage, I wish the government would focus more on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation. These celebrations are good but shouldn't overshadow real problems.
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Arjun K
Amazing initiative! The mass recital across the country will be a beautiful sight. Vande Mataram truly unites all Indians regardless of region or background. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As someone who studied Indian history, it's wonderful to see Bankimchandra Chatterji's contribution being honored. The commemorative stamp and coin are nice touches for collectors.
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Meera T
My school is organizing a special assembly tomorrow for Vande Mataram. The children are so excited! It's important to teach the younger generation about our cultural heritage and freedom struggle.
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Vikram M
The timing at 9:30 AM is perfect for working people to join virtually. Hope offices across India allow employees to participate in this historic moment. Vande Mataram! 🙏

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