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Parliament holds extensive debates on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary amid political disputes over historical edits and cultural significance, led by Prime Minister Modi.
- On Monday , Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a special Lok Sabha session marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram as part of a year-long commemoration.
- Modi's allegation that Congress truncated the song fuels debate, with BJP allies accusing Congress of adopting a truncated version at its 1937 Faizpur Session and `pandering to its communal agenda`.
- Several opposition MPs including Mahua Moitra joined Congress deputy leader Gaurav Gogoi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who cited the 1937 Working Committee and Rabindranath Tagore's letter urging only two stanzas be used.
- Political leaders warned the debate reflects a continuing divisive mindset as D. Raja, CPI General Secretary, vowed to counter the BJP-RSS narrative while the Congress accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of distorting history.
- Commemorative events at IGI Stadium, including a marking of Vande Mataram’s November 7, 1875 origin, accompany the parliamentary debate, with Home Minister Amit Shah leading tomorrow's discussion.
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