Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday (November 7, 2025) said his party has been the proud flagbearer of 'Vande Mataram', which awakened the collective soul of the nation and became the rallying cry for freedom.
On the 150th anniversary of India's national song, Kharge said in a statement that 'Vande Mataram', composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, embodies the spirit of Bharat Mata and celebrates the unity and diversity of India.
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"The Indian National Congress has been the proud flagbearer of Vande Mataram.
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