Nagpur, Dec. 8 -- Following a debate on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram in the Parliament, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that the state assembly will also discuss the national song in the next session.

Speaking to reporters in Nagpur, the Chief Minister said, "Vande Mataram isn't just a song; it's the mantra of India's independence and nationalism. After 150 years of its completion, Parliament must discuss it, and I am happy that this discussion is underway. Our speaker has announced that it will be discussed in our assembly as well in the next session."

Further, he slammed the Congress, alleging that the party damaged the national song.

"Vande Mataram was never banned. Congress is responsible for a...