Prime Minister to inaugurate the Commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song 'Vande Mataram' on 7th November 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the year-long commemoration of 150 years of the national song “Vande Mataram” on November 7, 2025, at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Here are the key details of this historic celebration:

Event Overview
- Occasion: 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875.
- Date of Inauguration: November 7, 2025
- Venue: Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi
- Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Nationwide Celebrations
- Collective Singing: “Vande Mataram” will be sung simultaneously at 150 iconic locations across India, including:
- Kargil War Memorial
- Cellular Jail (Andaman & Nicobar)
- Swaraj Ashram (Odisha)
- Shaheed Smarak Park (Agra)
- Namo Ghat (Varanasi)
- West Bengal Focus: Around 1,100 events planned across the state.

Year-Long Commemoration
- The celebrations will run from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026, culminating on the same date next year.
- Events will include:
- Poetry writing and recitation
- Painting competitions
- Pledges to promote indigenous products
- Cultural programs and exhibitions.

State-Level Participation
- Haryana: Will host anthem singing at all educational institutions and administrative levels, with ministers and officials participating statewide.

This initiative honors the legacy of Vande Mataram as a symbol of India’s freedom movement and national pride.