Vande Mataram Inspires National Unity: Kishan
Kishan Reddy noted that Vande Mataram served as a unifying force against the British policy of divide and rule.
Hyderabad: Vande Mataram inspires national unity and the vision of Viksit Bharat, said Union minister for coal and mines G. Kishan Reddy at the inauguration of a photo exhibition showcasing rare photographs commemorating the 150 years of Vande Mataram organised by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) at Vivek Vardhini Educational Institutions on Saturday.
Kishan Reddy said Vande Mataram is not merely a song but the embodiment of sacrifice, patriotism, and national unity that infused life into India’s freedom struggle.
The minister added that Vande Mataram symbolises the self-respect of Indians and reflects their zeal and sacrifices during the freedom movement. He recalled that Vande Mataram, composed nearly 150 years ago by the great poet Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, reflects the grandeur of Bharat Mata.
He noted that Vande Mataram served as a unifying force against the British policy of divide and rule.
Recalling history, the minister said that the Vande Mataram movement launched in 1938 in the then Hyderabad State was banned by the Nizam’s government, and strict action was taken against students who sang Vande Mataram.
Additional director general of CBC & PIB Shruti Patil highlighted the importance of Vande Mataram and its crucial role in shaping India’s national identity.
The special exhibition, featuring rare photographs commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram along with the message of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, will remain open to public till December 31.