Highlighting the significance of the discussion, Shinde said, "Under the leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a historic discussion will be held on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Parliament. It is a big day for all Indians."
Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday said that over the last 11 years, the policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have fulfilled their basic objectives in the field of social justice.
Patra further said that if "someone needs a dictionary to understand Vande Mataram, he isn't a legacy-maker," adding that the song's meaning and emotional resonance were self-evident to generations of freedom fighters.
Singh demanded an urgent discussion on what he described as a 'public health emergency' in Delhi, the rising crime in the national capital, and the humanitarian crisis caused by bulldozer demolitions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated the top 12 winners of HT@100 My Country, My Lens, a nationwide photography contest organised as part of Hindustan Times' centenary celebrations.
The lower house of the Parliament, the Lok Sabha, will be holding a special discussion on Monday, December 8, to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram, during which several important, lesser-known historical facets of the iconic national song are expected to be highlighted.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to him regarding the fire incident in Arpora and assured full support to the affected families.