Bansal said, "This is the same institution that used to say they fought for the country's freedom... Why would someone force you to sing Vande Mataram? Those who consider this land their mother will naturally respect it."
The Centre is set to initiate a discussion on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, with several ruling party members proposing the idea during a Business Advisory Committee (BAC) meeting of Rajya Sabha.
Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narottam Mishra on Saturday criticised Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president Maulana Mahmood Madani's speech in Bhopal, questioning his remarks on the judiciary and Vande Mataram.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed strong views on the Rajya Sabha bulletin's guidelines on slogans in Parliament, emphasising the significance of "Jai Hind" and "Vande Mataram" as national slogans and symbols of India's independence movement.
South Korean lawmaker Jaewon Kim called the reception to her 'Vande Mataram' performance "heart-touching". It took place at the inaugural ceremony of the WAVES Film Bazaar in the ongoing 56th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa.
Kim, a Member of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea and a Guest of Honour at the ceremony, praised the organisers for their "commitment and consistency since the first edition." Expressing hope for deeper India-Korea ties in the creative sector, she said the Film Bazaar reflects
An assistant teacher in Aligarh district has been suspended for allegedly opposing the singing of the National Anthem and Vande Mataram during the morning assembly at a government school.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the 150th-year celebration of the iconic national song 'Vande Mataram' at the Sachin Debbarman Auditorium in Belonia, South Tripura district. The cultural programme was marked by vibrant cultural performances showcasing the state's traditional ar
Addressing a public gathering, Yogi Adityanath described the year as one symbolising "a new India," noting that several historic milestones converge in 2025.
He said that 'Vande Mataram' was a medium for national awakening during the freedom struggle and today the government aims to make India a developed nation.
"We should make Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel a part of our discussions. We will make the recital of 'Vande Mataram' mandatory in all educational institutions in UP so that every citizen in UP is filled with a sense of respect for Bharat Mata and Matrubhoomi," Adityanath said while attending '