Vande Mataram completes 150 years: A journey of pride, protest, and patriotism

As India marks its 77th Republic Day under the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram,” the national song returns to the spotlight as both memory and movement. From its poetic origins with Bankim Chandra Chatterjee to its role in the freedom struggle and eventual national recognition, the song reflects India’s journey through resistance, unity, and identity across generations.

Vande Mataram completes 150 years: A journey of pride, protest, and patriotism
As India marks its 77th Republic Day under the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram,” the national song returns to the spotlight as both memory and movement. From its poetic origins with Bankim Chandra Chatterjee to its role in the freedom struggle and eventual national recognition, the song reflects India’s journey through resistance, unity, and identity across generations.