A special discussion is being organized in Parliament on the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram. Prime Minister Modi will start this discussion in the Lok Sabha at 12 noon. After this, this discussion will also take place in Rajya Sabha, in which many ministers will participate.
There will be discussion in Rajya Sabha on 9 December
Digital Desk, New Delhi. National song Vande Mataram has completed 150 years. On this occasion, it is to be discussed in Parliament today. First of all the discussion will start in the Lok Sabha. PM Modi will launch it at 12 noon. After this there will be discussion in Rajya Sabha on 9th December. Many ministers including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will participate in it. Read moment-to-moment updates...
PM Modi said, 'The 150-year journey of Vande Mataram has passed through many stages, but when Vande Mataram completed 50 years, the country was forced to live in slavery. When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the country was in the shackles of Emergency, and when it should have been a wonderful celebration of Vande Mataram, the Constitution of India was strangled. When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, people who lived and died for patriotism were put behind bars. On the completion of 100 years of the song Vande Mataram which gave the energy of independence to the country, a dark period of our history has unfortunately come to light.
PM said- We all are witnesses of this historic occasion
During the discussion on Vande Mataram, PM Modi said, 'It is a great privilege for all of us in this House to remember the virtue of Vande Mataram, the mantra, the slogan which gave energy and inspiration to the country's freedom movement, which showed the path of sacrifice and penance. It is a matter of pride for us that 150 years of Vande Mataram are being completed and we all are witnessing this historic occasion.
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PM Modi reached Lok Sabha
PM Modi has reached Lok Sabha to take part in the discussion on Vande Mataram. The discussion will begin shortly.
Question Hour begins in Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha proceedings have started. According to the rules, there is question hour first. The discussion on Vande Mataram will begin with PM Modi's address at around 12 noon.
Giriraj Singh said- Some people do not believe in Vande Mataram
BJP MP Giriraj Singh said, 'Some people do not believe in Vande Mataram, but believe in Babri Masjid. This was not done by Humayun Kabir, but by Mamata Banerjee. This has been done as part of a well thought out strategy and now Mamata Banerjee will have to face the consequences.
#WATCH | Over discussion on 'Vande Mataram' in Lok Sabha today, BJP MP Giriraj Singh says, "Some people don't believe in 'Vande Mataram', but they believe in Babri Masjid..Not Humayun Kabir, but Mamata Banerjee has got it done (laid the foundation stone of mosque 'Babri Masjid'… pic.twitter.com/MMTmyHSIVK
Shahzad Poonawala said – Nehru was against Vande Mataram
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala said about the discussion on Vande Mataram in Parliament, 'The entire country will see a historic moment in both the Houses. It is not just a song, but a cry that united crores of Indians in their fight against the British Raj, slavery, invaders. Nehru ji was against this song. Giving priority to appeasement and vote bank, he started a campaign against it and said it has communal colour.
#WATCH | Delhi | On Lok Sabha to hold special discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "The entire nation will witness a historic moment in both Houses where glorious tribute will be paid to Vande Mataram... It is not just a song, but a… pic.twitter.com/a32QybTTig