VANDE MATARAM: FROM ANTHEM TO POLITICAL ARTIFACT

Vande Mataram: Pride, Debate, and Political Symbolism

VANDE MATARAM 150 YEARS OF RESILIENCE “Vande Mataram” occupies a unique and complex place in India’s political and cultural history. Originally composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in the late 19th century as part of his novel Anandamath, the song was envisioned as a poetic tribute to the motherland. Written in Sanskritized Bengali, it personified India … Read more

Why the Vande Mataram Debate: Heritage Lost or Harmony Gained? Is Tearing India Apart (And What It Really Means for Our Future)

Vande Mataram

VANDE MATRAM The latest dispute over ‘Vande Mataram‘ has re-emerged as a major political flashpoint in the Indian Parliament during a special discussion marking the 150th anniversary of the national song in December 2025. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition coalition, particularly the Congress and TMC, are locked in a heated debate, … Read more