New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on February 23, 2026, moved a resolution in the state Legislative Assembly to commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', describing the composition as enduring in relevance despite being written during the colonial period, according to an official statement issued after the proceedings.

Addressing the House in Gandhinagar, Patel said the song's words and meaning were not limited to the circumstances of its creation and would continue to hold significance for future generations. He linked the Assembly resolution to a nationwide commemoration being held to mark 150 years since the song was composed, and said the observance provided an occasion to remember figures associated with ...