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IN PHOTOS: Lok Sabha commemorates 150 years of `Vande Mataram`; PM Modi speaks

Updated On: 08 December, 2025 02:43 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A special discussion on the 150th anniversary of `Vande Mataram` took place in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Many important and lesser-known historical facets of `Vande Mataram` were highlighted. (PICS/ PTI)

A special discussion on the 150th anniversary of `Vande Mataram` took place in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Many important and lesser-known historical facets of `Vande Mataram` were highlighted. (PICS/ PTI)

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A special discussion on the 150th anniversary of `Vande Mataram` took place in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Many important and lesser-known historical facets of `Vande Mataram` were highlighted. (PICS/ PTI)
<p>The BJP-led NDA government has been allotted three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of 10 hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion, as the debate will also take place in the upper house, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday</p>

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The BJP-led NDA government has been allotted three hours for its participation in the Lok Sabha debate, while a total of 10 hours has been earmarked for the entire discussion, as the debate will also take place in the upper house, the Rajya Sabha, on Tuesday

<p>These discussions are part of the special parliamentary focus on commemorating the legacy and 150 years of Vande Mataram</p>

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These discussions are part of the special parliamentary focus on commemorating the legacy and 150 years of Vande Mataram

<p>Modi lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was "throttled" and nation chained by Emergency</p>

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Modi lamented that when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the Constitution was "throttled" and nation chained by Emergency

<p>Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism</p>

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Initiating a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, India was reeling under colonialism

<p>The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle</p>

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The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle

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