Published: 7 December 2025PIBGovernance
Parliament Holds Special Discussion on 150th Anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'
A special discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' was held in Lok Sabha on December 8, 2025, and subsequently in Rajya Sabha on December 9, 10, and 11. A total of 65 members participated, engaging the House for 11 hours and 32 minutes.
The discussion commemorated Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's composition, which was first published in Bangadarshan on 7 November 1875 and later included in Anandamath, published in 1882. The song played a significant role in India's freedom movement. Members from all parties highlighted its importance as a symbol of national pride.
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Q: Discuss the historical significance of 'Vande Mataram' in India's freedom struggle, with reference to Parliament's December 2025 special discussion on its 150th anniversary.
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Parliament held a special discussion on the 150th anniversary of National Song 'Vande Mataram' — in Lok Sabha on December 8, 2025, and Rajya Sabha on December 9-11 — engaging 65 members over 11 hours and 32 minutes. Composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in Anandamath (1882), it symbolised national awakening during India's freedom movement.
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Vande Mataram was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and featured in which novel?
Explanation · Correct answer DVande Mataram is in the 1882 novel 'Anandamath' and was first sung at 1896 INC session.
