Vande Mataram sullied by political duel
The Tribune Editorial: Communal barbs are undermining the spirit of Vande Mataram, which had roused the nation to unitedly fight the colonial rulers.
Updated At : 06:36 AM Nov 11, 2025 IST
THE 150th anniversary of our national song, Vande Mataram, is a momentous occasion for the entire country. It’s an opportunity to honour this soul-stirring composition, which is a testament to national unity and has inspired several generations of freedom fighters as well as nation-builders. On such an occasion, political leaders should have risen above party lines and come together for the year-long celebrations. Unfortunately, an unsavoury verbal duel has erupted over this song, laying bare the distressing fault lines.
