Bhubaneswar: Vande Mataram is not merely a song but a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and valour that ignited the spirit of freedom among Indians during the Independence movement, said Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at 150-year celebrations of the national song.

Majhi on Friday inaugurated the state-level celebrations marking 150 years of India’s National Song Vande Mataram at Lok Seva Bhawan .

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the Chief Minister said, "Vande Mataram is not just a song; it is a symbol of patriotism, sacrifice, and bravery. Born from Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s novel Anandamath, this song awakened a sense of nationalism, enthusiasm and revolutionary spirit among Indians during the freedom struggle.”

The event in Bhubaneswar was held in sync with the

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