Delhi Assembly to Celebrate 150 Years of Vande Mataram
The Delhi Assembly will mark the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' with a special ceremony, tricolour illumination, and cultural programme. Speaker Vijender Gupta will unveil a commemorative plaque, and artists will perform patriotic tributes. The event honors the song's role in India's freedom movement and national identity.
The Delhi Assembly is set to celebrate the 150th anniversary of India's national song, 'Vande Mataram', on November 7 with a special ceremony. The event will feature the unveiling of a commemorative plaque and a cultural programme dedicated to patriotism. The assembly building will be illuminated in the tricolour to mark the occasion. Speaker Vijender Gupta will lead the commemoration, honoring the song penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875. Artists from the Sahitya Kala Parishad will perform musical and poetic tributes inspired by 'Vande Mataram'. Gupta emphasized that the song is the soul of India's freedom movement and a timeless ode to the motherland. The celebration aims to reaffirm the song's enduring relevance and pay homage to its role in shaping India's national identity. The programme reflects the assembly's commitment to promoting cultural heritage, national pride, and unity in diversity.
