Hyderabad, Dec. 27 -- union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said Vande Mataram is not merely a song but a powerful symbol of sacrifice, patriotism and national unity that energized India's freedom struggle.
He was speaking after inaugurating a special photo exhibition organised by the Central Bureau of Communication (CBC) at Vivek Vardhini Educational Institutions, commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram and showcasing the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat through rare photographs here.
He recalled that the song, composed nearly 150 years ago by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, celebrates the grandeur of Bharat Mata, its spiritual essence and rich cultural heritage.
The minister noted that Vande Mataram emerged as...