Nagpur, Dec. 8 -- The Maharashtra Assembly on Monday commenced its winter session with full rendition of Vande Mataram, marking the 150th anniversary of the national song.
The session began with the traditional recital of the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, followed by Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, the official state song.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar noted that while the House traditionally recites only the opening stanzas at the start of every session, this year is an exception.
"As this year marks 150 years since its composition, the House will recite the entire song," Narwekar said. Members then collectively recited the full version of the national song.
The Lok Sabha has already scheduled a discussion on the 150th Anniversary of the Nat...