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🏛️ Parliamentary Debate — 150 Years & Controversies

On 8 December 2025, Parliament (both Houses) has begun a special debate on Vande Mataram — its history, significance and legacy — marking its 150-year milestone.

PM Modi opened the discussion in the Lok Sabha, highlighting what he described as historical errors — e.g. alleging that at some point the full version of Vande Mataram was “truncated” (some stanzas removed), and accusing that decision of having sown seeds of division.

Opposition parties — including Indian National Congress — have responded, questioning those accusations and raising their own concerns about how the narrative is being shaped politically.

The debate has sparked broader discussions about the song’s role: as a symbol of unity and heritage, but also about past controversies regarding its adoption as national anthem vs national song, its religious imagery, and its place in a pluralistic India.