Home Minister Amit Shah said in New Delhi that Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s Vande Mataram revived India’s tradition of viewing the nation as a mother, reinforcing cultural nationalism and deepening citizens’ sense of devotion and cultural awareness. The hymn, he noted, continues to shape India’s national consciousness.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking in New Delhi, described Vande Mataram as a defining symbol of India’s national identity and inner spirit. He said the iconic song reflects the country’s cultural consciousness and deep devotion to the motherland, uniting citizens through shared pride and patriotic sentiment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special session in the Lok Sabha marking 150 years of “Vande Mataram.” He highlighted the national song’s historic role in the freedom movement and its continued significance as a symbol of unity, urging citizens to uphold its enduring values.