Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, while celebrating 150 years of Vande Mataram, called it an eternal anthem that united India, inspired freedom, and continues to guide the nation’s collective consciousness and duty toward progress.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday addressed a grand ceremony at Lok Bhavan to commemorate the 150th anniversary of India’s national song “Vande Mataram.” During the event, a collective rendition of the song was held, followed by a pledge to promote Swadeshi (indigenous) values.
The Chief Minister paid tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the creator of Vande Mataram, calling his composition an “eternal anthem” that awakened India’s national consciousness during the freedom struggle. The event also featured a live broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the central programme organized by the Union Ministry of Culture.
Vande Mataram — The Soul of India’s Freedom Movement
CM Yogi Adityanath said that Vande Mataram is not merely a song, but a mantra that inspired the freedom movement. “Prime Minister Modi has given a new vision by observing this day as Smriti Diwas (Remembrance Day) to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram,” he said.
He added, “This song became the heartbeat of India’s independence struggle. Despite the atrocities of foreign rule, every Indian—be it a revolutionary, soldier, or ordinary citizen—joined the movement of awakening national consciousness through the chant of Vande Mataram.”
The Eternal Anthem That United India
Highlighting its significance, CM Yogi said, “Composed in 1875, Vande Mataram was not just a freedom song; it became a unifying force for the entire nation. When the British attempted to divide Bengal in 1905, this song united Indians across regions to resist the partition. Even revolutionaries who went to the gallows sang Vande Mataram as their final words.”
He emphasized that Vande Mataram represented the collective voice of India, transcending caste, religion, and region, and inspiring people to think beyond personal identity — for the nation first.
A Song That Defines Duty and Devotion
Yogi Adityanath called Vande Mataram a “spiritual and moral force” that connects citizens with their duties toward the nation. “It is not a hymn of worship for any deity, but a call for devotion to our duties,” he said.
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He invoked Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s words, reminding citizens that while people talk about rights, they must also remember their duties. “When a teacher nurtures values in students, when a soldier defends the borders in -40°C at Siachen or +55°C in Rajasthan, and when a farmer works hard to feed the nation — that’s the true essence of Vande Mataram,” the CM said.
The Song That Gave India a New Direction
CM Yogi noted that Vande Mataram, originally part of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Anandamath, captured the pain and spirit of a struggling India and turned it into a movement of collective awakening. “For 150 years, this song has represented India’s soul, guiding our sense of nationalism and pride,” he stated.
Lessons from the Pandemic and Spirit of Service
Recalling the COVID-19 crisis, the Chief Minister said that India’s unified response reflected the same spirit as Vande Mataram. “During the pandemic, government officials, frontline workers, and ordinary citizens risked their lives for the nation’s safety — driven by a single thought: to protect India,” he said.
He compared it to the selfless service during India’s independence movement, saying that such leadership and compassion are born only out of deep national consciousness.
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