New Delhi, Nov. 10 -- Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inaugurating the commemoration of the National Song "Vande Mataram".

He said that 'Vande Mataram' was a medium for national awakening during the freedom struggle and today the government aims to make India a developed nation.

Speaking to reporters, Pradhan said, " 'Vande Mataram' is relevant even today. 150 years ago, 'Vande Mataram' became a medium for national awakening during the freedom struggle, and today, we have to make India a developed nation. I express my gratitude towards PM Modi and thank the government of India for taking the decision to commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'."

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