Union Home Minister Amit Shah says Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s vision in “Vande Mataram” is becoming a lived reality in modern India. Highlighting the hymn’s enduring cultural and patriotic significance, Shah asserts that citizens nationwide are embracing its message of unity, national pride, and cultural identity.  

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.