'Vande Mataram' 150 years: CM Manik Saha launches year-long celebration

India Nov 07, 2025

Tripura's Chief Minister Manik Saha has launched a year-long celebration for the 150th year of "Vande Mataram," the iconic song that inspired India's freedom fighters.
Saha highlighted how the song united people during tough times like the 1905 Bengal Partition, and invited everyone to join in, echoing PM Modi's call for nationwide participation.

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The festivities started with a mass singing at the police headquarters plus a photo show and band performance.
Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, "Vande Mataram" became a rallying cry for independence.