Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, emerged as a powerful cultural symbol of India’s freedom struggle. First sung by Rabindranath Tagore in 1896, it inspired patriotism and unity among freedom fighters. Adopted as the National Song in 1937 and reaffirmed in 1950, it continues to represent national pride, sacrifice, and devotion to the motherland, holding an honoured place in India’s historical and cultural identity.
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