NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the year-long commemoration of 150 years of India’s National Song, 'Vande Mataram', at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Speaking at the event, he said that Vande Mataram boosts the nation’s self-confidence and continues to inspire generations.
On the occasion, the Prime Minister released a commemorative stamp and coin dedicated to Vande Mataram. He also visited an exhibition organised around the theme of the national song.
PM Modi was accompanied by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena.