New Delhi, Nov 10: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 150th anniversary celebrations of the national song Vande Mataram at an event held at Ramjas College, University of Delhi, here on Monday. The occasion paid tribute to the song’s enduring legacy and its pivotal role in uniting the nation during India’s freedom struggle.

Addressing students and faculty, Pradhan called for a national revival through the song, urging its integration into academic life as a symbol of unity and progress.

आज रामजस कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में वंदे मातरम् के गौरवशाली 150 वर्ष पूर्ण होने पर आयोजित कार्यक्रम में सम्मिलित हुआ। महान राष्ट्रभक्त बंकिम चंद्र चट्टोपाध्याय जी द्वारा 'आनंदमठ' में प्रदत्त इस अमर राष्ट्रगीत के सामूहिक गायन का रामजस कॉलेज और दिल्ली विश्विद्यालय परिवार के… pic.twitter.com/PgMhmD02M1

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A Message to the Youth

Pradhan encouraged young Indians to sing the full version of Vande Mataram regularly, proposing its inclusion in classroom routines across Delhi University. He envisioned the university as a cultural torchbearer, transforming the song into a mass movement that connects generations and reinforces national identity.

From Struggle to Strength

Reflecting on the song’s historical significance, Pradhan noted that Vande Mataram was a rallying cry during India’s freedom struggle. Today, he said, it should serve as a guiding force in building a developed and prosperous India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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About Vande Mataram

Penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his 1882 novel Anandamath, Vande Mataram was first sung publicly in 1896. Written in Sanskritized Bengali, the song became a powerful symbol of patriotism and unity during the freedom movement. Its evocative imagery and emotional depth continue to inspire generations, making it a timeless anthem of national pride.