Voices of Unity: India to Sing Vande Mataram Together on November 7

Updated: November 05, 2025 18:37

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India will commemorate 150 years of the iconic national song Vande Mataram with a nationwide singing event on November 7. Citizens across schools, colleges, and political offices will unite in song to honor Bankim Chandra Chatterjee’s legacy and reignite patriotic fervor through a year-long cultural celebration.

In a sweeping cultural initiative, the Government of India has announced a nationwide singing of Vande Mataram on November 7, 2025, to mark the 150th anniversary of the song’s creation. Spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Culture, the event will see mass participation from educational institutions, political organizations, and cultural bodies across 150 districts.

Composed in 1875 by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and later published in his novel Anandamath in 1882, Vande Mataram became a rallying cry during India’s freedom struggle. Its lyrical praise of the motherland has since been etched into the national consciousness, with renditions by Rabindranath Tagore and others elevating its emotional and historical significance.

The synchronized singing event is part of a broader year-long campaign approved by the Union Cabinet, running from November 7, 2025, to November 7, 2026. The campaign will include exhibitions, seminars, essay competitions, and cultural programs aimed at educating youth and reviving patriotic sentiment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to participate in the celebrations, reinforcing the song’s role in shaping India’s national identity. BJP offices, schools, and colleges in states like Odisha, Karnataka, and Maharashtra have already begun preparations for the mass singing.

Key Highlights:

- Date of event: November 7, 2025

- Occasion: 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram

- Participants: Schools, colleges, BJP offices, cultural institutions

- Coverage: 150 districts across India

- Leadership: Coordinated by Union Ministry of Culture; PM Modi expected to join

- Historical context: Composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875; published in Anandamath in 1882

- Campaign duration: November 2025 to November 2026

- Activities: Singing events, exhibitions, essay contests, seminars

- Youth engagement: Strong focus on student participation and patriotic education

Sources: UNI India, Dinalipi, Pragativadi, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, Impressive Times