India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah initiated a special discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that the need to discuss Vande Mataram and to remain devoted to it was present when it was first composed, remained throughout the freedom struggle, continues today, and will still be there in 2047 when India emerges as a truly Great Nation. Vande Mataram is an immortal creation that awakens the feelings of dedication, devotion and duty towards Mother India. He said that some people are trying to belittle the glorification of Vande Mataram by linking it to the upco...