A comprehensive and historic discussion is set to take place in both Houses of Parliament on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of India's national song, 'Vande Mataram'. A 10-hour-long debate has been scheduled in the Lok Sabha for this special occasion, which will be initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate the special discussion in the Lok Sabha on Monday, marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. A 10-hour duration has been allocated in the House for this debate, listed under the title 'Discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram'. Following the Prime Minister, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in the discussion as the second speaker.
During this period, other members, including Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, will also present their views in the Lok Sabha. This discussion is part of the year-long events commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, composed by the renowned litterateur Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and set to music by Jadunath Bhattacharya.
10-hour discussion in Lok Sabha, PM Modi to inaugurate
On Monday, a "Special Discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the National Song Vande Mataram" has been listed in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the inaugural address for this debate, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the second speaker. During this discussion, several aspects related to the historical, cultural, and national significance of Vande Mataram, which are less known to the general public, are likely to emerge.
This song was composed by the renowned litterateur Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and set to music by Jadunath Bhattacharya. During the independence movement, this song became a symbol of patriotism and continues to hold a place of pride in the Indian psyche today.
In this significant debate in the Lok Sabha, Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be prominent speakers from the opposition. Additionally, several MPs from the Congress, including Deepender Hooda, Bimol Akoijam, Pranati Shinde, Prashant Padole, Kiran Chamala Reddy, and Jyotsna Mahant, will participate. Prime Minister Modi recently accused the Congress of sowing the seeds of division in the country by removing key verses of this song in 1937. Against this backdrop, this discussion is considered highly important from both political and historical perspectives.
Amit Shah to initiate in Rajya Sabha
In the Rajya Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah will initiate the discussion on this subject on Tuesday. Following him, Health Minister and Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha, J.P. Nadda, will be the second speaker. According to officials, several unknown historical facts related to Vande Mataram will also be brought to light in this Rajya Sabha debate. Prime Minister Modi had launched year-long national programs on November 7, commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
The objective of these events is to raise awareness among youth and students about the significance and history of this song. The government states that this initiative will serve as a means to connect the new generation with the spirit of the independence movement. Alongside the discussion on Vande Mataram, a crucial debate on electoral reforms is also proposed in Parliament. In the Lok Sabha, various aspects of electoral reforms, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list, will be discussed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Meanwhile, this debate will continue in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday and Thursday.
