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150 Years of Vande Mataram: Why India is still debating the freedom song

As Vande Mataram turns 150, the freedom anthem is once again at the centre of public debate. Drawing on a recent conversation with Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, this article traces the songs origins and why it still provokes both pride and discomfort.

19 Dec 2025 9:20 am