Bhubaneswar: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram in a grand manner, with a series of programmes in different parts of Odisha.

Speaking during a press conference at the party’s state headquarters, BJP State Vice President Bishnu Das said that the Central government and the party have jointly planned to celebrate this historic milestone at various locations nationwide.

The programme in Odisha will be organised at five key places — Bhubaneswar, Berhampur, Rourkela, Balasore, and Keonjhar.

“Special events will be organised in every Assembly constituency of the state to highlight the historical significance and enduring relevance of Vande Mataram,” Das said. “Speeches, cultural performances, and

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