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IN PHOTOS: Lok Sabha holds special discussion on 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', PM Modi addresses House

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)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the discussion at 12 noon today. PIC/ PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the discussion at 12 noon today. PIC/ PTI
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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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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