New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 Years of the National Song "Vande Mataram" in New Delhi.

Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi remarked that Vande Mataram is not merely a word; it is a mantra, an energy, a dream, and a solemn resolve. He highlighted that Vande Mataram embodies the devotion and spiritual dedication to Maa Bharati.

The Prime Minister stated that this one word connects us to our history, fills our present with confidence, and inspires our future with the courage to believe that no resolve is beyond fulfilment, and no goal is beyond our reach.

Describing the collective singing of Vande Mataram as a truly sublime experience, b...