Raipur, December 17, 2025: In a special discussion held in the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai highlighted the historical, cultural, and emotional significance of Vande Mataram, stating that it was the spirit of patriotism whose resonance even made the British rule tremble.
Sai said that during the freedom struggle, this had ignited the fire of courage, sacrifice, and dedication in the hearts of millions of Indians. It was this very voice that provided the strength to break the chains of slavery.
Remembering the immortal martyrs of the freedom struggle, Sai said that countless revolutionaries, including Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, Sukhdev, and Khudiram Bose, went to the gallows smilingly for Mother India, chanting Vande Mataram. Their sacrifice still reminds every Indian of their duties towards the nation.
The Chief Minister said that remembering the glorious saga of Vande Mataram is a matter of pride for every Indian. This song reminds us of the struggle, the suffering, and the indomitable courage that brought India its freedom. It is the cornerstone of our national consciousness.
He said that the identity of any nation is not defined solely by its geographical boundaries, which are marked on a map. The true identity of a nation lies in its civilization, culture, traditions, and the values that have been a part of its conduct and way of life for centuries. This cultural continuity of India is unique in the world.
Sai said that the purpose of holding a special discussion on Vande Mataram in the Chhattisgarh Assembly is also to ensure that we never forget the mistakes of history that inflicted deep wounds on the country, the pain of which is still felt somewhere in our society today. Only by learning from history can we build a strong and harmonious India.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister paid tribute to all the brave sons of Chhattisgarh who made the spirit of Vande Mataram their life’s goal and sacrificed everything for Mother India.
He said that Vande Mataram connects us to our heritage, our cultural consciousness, and our civilization of thousands of years. It is the collective expression of the ideals that we have assimilated over the ages.
Chief Minister Sai said that in the Indian tradition, there has been a feeling of worshipping the earth as a mother, which we call the motherland. Vande Mataram is a powerful and sacred manifestation of this sentiment, which teaches us respect and a sense of duty towards nature, land, and the nation.
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, Chief Minister Sai expressed his gratitude to the Speaker of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, Dr. Raman Singh, and all the members for organizing this special discussion in the Assembly. He said that such discussions play a significant role in connecting the new generation with patriotism, cultural pride, and historical consciousness.
