PM Narendra Modi Celebrates 150 Years of Our National Song “Vande Mataram”, Introduces New Stamp & Coin

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Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: November 07, 2025

Summary: Narendra Modi launches a year-long nationwide tribute to "Vande Mataram" with the release of a commemorative stamp and coin commemorating the song's 150th anniversary.

India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national song "Vande Mataram" today. This song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, has reverberated throughout the nation's freedom struggle and remains a symbol of solidarity and patriotism.

In New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched a year-long commemoration that will run until 7 November 2026. The event kicked off with the release of a special postage stamp and a commemorative coin, both honoring this moment in our history.

Early in his address, Modi said, “The word ‘Vande Mataram’ fills our present with self-confidence, and gives us courage that there is no goal that cannot be achieved.” He described the song as “relevant in every era,” urging citizens to sing it together and feel its spirit of unity.

Across the country—and even abroad—programs will unfold in honour of this milestone. Expect exhibitions, mass singing sessions at 9:50 AM, school activities, and cultural events built around the theme of the song’s legacy.

For many, this is more than simply a celebration. It's an opportunity to consider how a song evolved into something more than just a melody—a movement, a thread connecting generations and places, and a reminder of shared purpose.