JAMMU, Nov. 10 -- BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan said that in India's freedom struggle, 'Vande Mataram' was not merely a song but a powerful call that ignited the flame of patriotism in the hearts of Indians. He said that this immortal song united millions of Indians and gave them the strength to fight for liberation from British rule.

Balbir Ram Rattan said that 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, gave confidence and courage to freedom fighters at a time when the nation was gripped by despair and fear. "This song was not just a combination of words, but a sacred chant that awakened the spirit of freedom in every citizen through the worship of Mother India," he said.

Balbir explained tha...