The Prime Minister emphasised the government's aim to restore the glory of Vande Mataram for future generations. He described it as a mantra that energised and inspired India's freedom struggle, showing the path of courage, sacrifice, and devotion.
From 1905 to 1947, many who fought for freedom raised 'Vande Mataram' as a political slogan against the British, inspiring a sense of patriotism. In other words, the slogan became a political war cry, especially among nationalists, after the death of Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Speaking to reporters in Saharanpur, the former Chief Minister of UP said the country was "paying the price for big slogans that never translated into real outcomes".
The Upper House witnessed sharp exchanges between the new Chairperson, CP Radhakrishnan, and MPs amid continuous sloganeering by Opposition MPs demanding a debate on the AQI rise.
The protesters, including students, were detained for allegedly raising anti-national slogans and using pepper spray against police personnel. Police opposed the bail pleas, citing Madvi Hidma's name was on a poster, slogans.
Shortly after Lok Sabha resumed its proceedings at noon on Tuesday, the Lower House of Parliament was adjourned just nine minutes later till 2 PM amid continued sloganeering by Opposition MPs demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The second day of the Lok Sabha on Tuesday witnessed only 15 minutes of legislative business, as Opposition sloganeering and protests forced the House to be adjourned till 12 noon during the Question Hour.
The slogans started the second the proceedings began at 11 AM, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the Opposition MPs to maintain decorum and get back to their seats. He claimed that the protests are not in the interests of the Parliament or the country.
Lok Sabha saw adjournments on the first day of the winter session and the government and treasury benches sparred in the Rajya Sabha as the government went ahead with its legislative agenda.
The direction for female officer interrogation was issued in view of the defence counsel's allegation that the women accused were threatened with rape.