Narmada, Oct. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday witnessed a theatrical adaptation of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 'Anand Math' at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district, as part of the cultural programme organised on the eve of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Titled 'Anand Math: Maa Ne Phir Bulaya Hai', the production was presented by the National School of Drama (NSD), featuring around 300 artistes performing on a 100 ft by 100 ft stage.

The approximately 90-minute performance offered a contemporary interpretation of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1882 novel, which features 'Vande Mataram'.

The performance forms part of the two-day Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations being held at Ekta Nagar, whic...