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Leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu, and other leaders paid tribute to the national song, highlighting its enduring message of unity.
President Droupadi Murmu | File Image/PTI
Today marks 150 years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram,’ a timeless symbol of India’s freedom struggle and unity. As India celebrates this historic milestone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a year-long commemoration of Vande Mataram in Delhi and also released a commemorative stamp and coin on the occasion.
“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,” he said in a post on X on Thursday.
President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute to the composition, recalling its origins and influence. “Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay composed the immortal song ‘Vande Mataram’ against the backdrop of the Sannyasi Rebellion against British rule, which, since the time of the 1905 Swadeshi Movement, has become a source of inspiration for one and all,” she said.
The President described the song as a “proclamation of emotional consciousness and unity” and urged citizens to preserve its spirit for generations to come.
उन्नीसवीं सदी में बंकिम चन्द्र चट्टोपाध्याय ने ब्रिटिश हुकूमत के विरुद्ध सन्यासी विद्रोह की पृष्ठभूमि में “वंदे मातरम्” का जो अमर गीत रचा वह 1905 के स्वदेशी आंदोलन के समय से जन-जन का प्रेरणा स्रोत बन गया। तब से ही, भारत माता की वंदना का यह गीत हमारे देशवासियों की भावनात्मक चेतना…— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 7, 2025
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called ‘Vande Mataram’ “the voice of India’s soul,” noting that it united the nation during the struggle for independence and continues to “ignite the eternal flame of nationalism in the hearts of the countrymen.” He encouraged people to sing the full version with their families to ensure it remains “a centre of inspiration for future generations.”
‘वंदे मातरम्’ केवल शब्दों का संग्रह नहीं, भारत की आत्मा का स्वर है। अंग्रेजी हुकूमत के विरुद्ध ‘वंदे मातरम्’ ने देश को संगठित करके आजादी की चेतना को बल दिया। साथ ही, क्रांतिकारियों के मन में मातृभूमि के प्रति अटूट समर्पण, गर्व और बलिदान की भावना जगाई।‘वंदे मातरम्’ देशवासियों के…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) November 7, 2025
BJP President JP Nadda said the song became “a triumphant chant of freedom in the lives of countless revolutionaries.” He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, “the whole of India is today celebrating the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram.’”
Nadda urged people to join Vande Mataram singing events being held nationwide from November 7 to 26, coinciding with Constitution Day, to honour what he called a “divine proclamation of Mother India.”
स्वाधीनता संग्राम के दौरान बंकिमचन्द्र चटर्जी द्वारा रचित “वंदे मातरम्” एक मंत्र के रूप में असंख्य क्रांतिकारियों के जीवन में स्वतंत्रता का जयघोष बना।अंग्रेज़ी हुकूमत के ख़िलाफ़ हमारे स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों ने “वंदे मातरम्” का उद्घोष करते हुए अपने प्राणों की आहुति देकर माँ भारती…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) November 7, 2025
At an event marking the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “The National Song tried to instil the sentiment of ‘Nation First’ and that our dedication should be towards Bharat Mata.”
#WATCH | Lucknow: At an event on the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, UP CM Yogi Adityanath says, “…The National Song tried to instil the sentiment of ‘Nation First’ and that our dedication should be towards Bharat Mata…” pic.twitter.com/usTONutaQV— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2025
‘Vande Mataram’, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875, is a timeless ode to the motherland that inspired India’s freedom movement. Even after 150 years, it continues to evoke unity, pride, and patriotism among Indians.
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her…Read More
Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her… Read More
November 07, 2025, 10:28 IST
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