Vande Matram stood solid as rock despite British oppression, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lamented that the Constitution was “throttled” and the nation chained by the Emergency when national song Vande Mataram completed 100 years.

Initiating a day-long discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, Modi noted that Vande Mataram stood like a rock and inspired unity despite British oppression.

“When Vande Mataram completed 100 years, the nation was chained by the Emergency. At that time,



the Constitution was throttled and those who lived and died for patriotism were pushed behind bars,” he said.

“The Emergency was a dark chapter in our history. Now we have the opportunity to restore the greatness of Vande Mataram. And I believe this opportunity should not be allowed to pass,” Modi said.

The prime minister noted that the mantra of Vande Mataram gave power and inspiration to the entire country during freedom struggle.