Lucknow, Dec. 22 -- A special discussion session was organized in the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Monday to commemorate the completion of 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram.
In this discussion session, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that," Vande Mataram is not just a song, but it is a mantra of the consciousness of India''s freedom struggle, the courage of the revolutionaries, and the self-respect of the nation".
He said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh is perhaps the first Legislative Assembly where this historical subject is being discussed in detail.
According to Chief Minister, this discussion is not merely about the anniversary of a song, but an opportunity to reaffirm n...