'Vande Mataram' song heralded Indian freedom movement, kept united post-independence: Amit Shah

Updated On: 07 November, 2025 04:37 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while attending a programme in Patna to mark 150 years of the song 'Vande Mataram', said the national song inspired India's freedom movement and helped keep nation united after independence. He noted the song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji in 1875, continues to embody cultural nationalism. (Pics/PTI)

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Amit Shah celebrating 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' at an event in Patna. (Pics/PTI)

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Amit Shah along with BJP leaders and party workers raise slongans during the 150th anniversary celebration of 'Vande Mataram' in Patna

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Amit Shah addressing the gathering during 150-year celebration of the national song 'Vande Mataram' at the BJP office in Patna

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Union Home Minister speaks at an event Marking 150-years of the national song 'Vande Mataram' in Patna

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Home Minister Amit Shah delivers speech at an event in Patna with the presence of BJP leaders and other dignitaries

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Amit Shah along with the BJP leaders and dignitaries raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram' at the 150-year celebration in Patna

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Amit Shah addresses the crowd on the occasion of 150-year of the national song 'Vande Mataram'

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