India, Dec. 19 -- The completion of the 150th year of the national song, Vande Mataram, was celebrated on November 7, 2025. Never one to miss an opportunity to flex nationalistic muscles, the Narendra Modi government decided to debate the momentous occasion in Parliament. And rightly so, given the historic significance of the song and the impact it had on the Freedom Struggle to awaken the masses, ultimately driving the Britons offshore.The debate was a welcome move. It was truly a historic occasion and needed to be celebrated with aplomb, both in Parliament and outside. However, the manner in which the debate was held has left a bad taste in the mouths of "We the People" and has made us a laughing stock in the international public comity. ...