Vande Mataram at 150: PM Modi Reads Historic Lines, Sparks Emotional Response in House

New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament started like usual, but today the atmosphere was completely different. As soon as the discussion on the completion of 150 years of Vande Mataram started in the Lok Sabha, the energy of the House changed. This debate was started by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that this song is not just a part of history but is a permanent basis of emotions of crores of Indians.

Why did this discussion feel necessary?

The government says that this is not just a date but a memory. It is not easy to forget such songs, such words, such moments—which gave hope to people in the struggle for freedom. That is why the government thought that on completion of 150 years, we should sit in Parliament and understand this song.

Many MPs felt that there should be a space for this discussion even in the midst of such a busy session so that the new generation could also know where these words came from and why they are so important.

Speaking in the Lok Sabha. https://t.co/qYnac5iCTB

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 8, 2025

History and emotion reflected in PM Modi's words

Prime Minister Modi said in his speech that Vande Mataram was not just a line; it was a strong breath of the era when the British tried to suppress every voice of freedom. He said that people used to stand together after listening to this song, no matter how great the danger. He also reminded us that the 100th anniversary of the song came at the time of the Emergency, and yet people saw in it the same strength as in the freedom movement.

Opposition's concerns also came to light

However, the opposition raised questions as to why so much of the government's time was being spent on a symbolic discussion when the country was grappling with many serious issues. Some leaders said that issues like unemployment, the economy, and electoral reforms are more immediate. Nevertheless, most leaders acknowledged that the importance of Vande Mataram could not be ignored.

The debate made the atmosphere emotional and thought-provoking

This discussion brought a strange silence and also a bonding in the house. Many MPs shared personal memories—how they first heard this song in their childhood or how it still resonates with them in their homes.

Overall, this debate did not become just a formal event. It became a reminder that some words, some melodies transcend time. This conversation will continue in the Rajya Sabha in the next session.