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
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
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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