North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in a grand program organized on the occasion of completion of 150 years of the song ‘Vande Mataram’. While paying emotional tribute to the creator of this historical song, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, he said that ‘Vande Mataram’ is not just a national song, but it is a great mantra of inspiration for crores of Indians which had filled the hearts of the revolutionaries in the freedom struggle.
While addressing this program organized in Lucknow, CM Yogi remembered the glorious history of ‘Vande Mataram’. He said that it is unfortunate that after independence, many attempts were made to create controversies regarding this song, whereas the truth is that this song is not about any caste, religion or sect, but is a song of worship of Mother India.
“Vande Mataram is the voice of every Indian.”
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said in his speech, “When the country was stuck in the chains of slavery, this slogan of ‘Vande Mataram’ kept the flame of self-respect and freedom burning in the mind of every Indian. This was the mantra, singing which thousands of freedom fighters kissed the noose while laughing.”
He emphasized that ‘Vande Mataram’ is a symbol of India’s eternal tradition and every Indian should be proud of it. CM Yogi said, “This song connects us to our roots and reminds us that our identity lies with our great culture and heritage. ‘Vande Mataram’ is the voice of every Indian and linking it with any kind of controversy is an insult to its great history.”
Special appeal to the youth
CM Yogi appealed to the youth present in the program to understand the real meaning of ‘Vande Mataram’ and the sentiment behind it. He said that today when the country is going through ‘Amrit Kaal’, it is important that our young generation understands and takes pride in its heritage.
The event was dedicated to the 150th anniversary of ‘Vande Mataram’, which was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the 1870s and was included in his famous novel ‘Anandamath’.
