Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the National Song “Vande Mataram” in New Delhi today. He will also release a Commemorative Stamp and Coin on the occasion. In a social media post, Prime Minister Modi said, the day marks a momentous occasion for every Indian and described Vande Mataram as a stirring call that has inspired generations and kindled an enduring spirit of patriotism across the country. The celebrations will feature mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram” across public places, with enthusiastic participation from people of all sections of society. Vande Mataram was written by Bankimchandra Chatterji on Akshaya Navami, November 7 in 1875. It was first published in the literary jo

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