The Winter Session of Parliament is set for a politically charged week as Vande Mataram returns to national focus. A 10-hour debate has been scheduled in the Lok Sabha to mark 150 years of India\u2019s national song, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiating the discussion.<\/p>\n
The debate comes amid a fresh political row between the ruling BJP and the Congress, triggered by PM Modi\u2019s earlier remarks about the removal of certain verses from Vande Mataram<\/em> in 1937.<\/p>\n Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open the debate at 12 noon on Monday in the Lok Sabha. The discussion is listed under \u201c150th anniversary of national song Vande Mataram\u201d<\/em> on December 8, 2025, with the House dedicating ten full hours to the session.<\/p>\n The debate is part of the year-long celebration commemorating 150 years of the national song, originally written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and set to tune by Jadunath Bhattacharya.<\/p>\n Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to speak at the conclusion of the debate.<\/p>\n The Congress has lined up several prominent MPs, including:<\/p>\n Gaurav Gogoi (Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (Wayanad MP)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Deepender Hooda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Bimol Akoijam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Praniti Shinde<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Prashant Padole<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chamala Reddy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Jyotsna Mahant<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These leaders will represent the party\u2019s position in the 10-hour discussion.<\/p>\n Also Read<\/strong>: Sensex Falls 350 Points, Nifty Slips Below 26,100 as Investors Turn Cautious Ahead of US Fed Meet<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n In the Rajya Sabha, the debate will continue on December 9, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah acting as the opening speaker.<\/p>\n The special debate follows strong remarks by Prime Minister Modi, who accused the Congress of removing \u201csignificant verses\u201d of Vande Mataram<\/em> in 1937.<\/p>\n The Prime Minister claimed:<\/p>\n Significant verses of Vande Mataram<\/em> were removed in 1937<\/p>\n<\/li>\n This \u201cbroke\u201d the stanzas of the national song<\/p>\n<\/li>\n He said today\u2019s generation must understand \u201cwhy such injustice was committed\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Modi added that this decision \u201csowed the seeds for partition\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n He blamed a \u201cdivisive mindset\u201d that he said continues to challenge the nation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh rejected PM Modi\u2019s allegations.<\/p>\n He said:<\/p>\n The 1937 move was a decision taken by the Congress Working Committee (CWC)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The CWC at the time included iconic leaders such as:<\/p>\n Mahatma Gandhi<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Jawaharlal Nehru<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rajendra Prasad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maulana Abul Kalam Azad<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Jairam Ramesh added that the PM had \u201cinsulted this CWC as well as Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.\u201d Session started: December 1<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Session ends: December 19<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The major agenda includes the historic Vande Mataram debate, which is generating significant political attention.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The discussion marks 150 years since the publication of Vande Mataram<\/em>.<\/p>\n Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n First published on November 7, 1875, in the journal Bangadarshan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n First used as a political slogan in August 1905 by protesting students in Calcutta<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Became a widespread slogan between 1905 and 1947, used by freedom fighters<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Referred to as a \u201cpolitical war cry,\u201d especially among nationalists after Chatterjee\u2019s death<\/p>\n<\/li>\n In 1937, \u201csignificant verses\u201d were removed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n On January 24, 1950, the song was adopted by the Constituent Assembly<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n (All of the above are directly cited from the source and not expanded beyond the provided text.)<\/em><\/p>\n The source article highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n PM Modi’s accusation that Congress removed key stanzas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Congress counter, defending the decision as collective and historic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Accusations of \u201cinsulting national leaders\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Strong reactions from both sides, elevating the symbolic importance of the debate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The 150th anniversary celebration has thus taken on significant political weight, becoming a major point of confrontation in Parliament.<\/p>\n Based on the article:<\/p>\n Lok Sabha debate: PM Modi opens, followed by speakers from both sides, including eight Congress MPs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rajnath Singh concludes the Lok Sabha debate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Rajya Sabha debate: Amit Shah to open on December 9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n The Winter Session continues till December 19<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n The 10-hour discussion is expected to dominate proceedings in both Houses.<\/p>\n The article ends by reiterating:<\/p>\n Vande Mataram was first published in 1875<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Became highly influential in political movements until 1947<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Played a role as a rallying slogan<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Officially adopted in 1950<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n These points are part of the factual information contained within the source text.<\/p>\n Click here to explore The Winter Session of Parliament is set for a politically charged week as Vande Mataram returns to national focus. A 10-hour debate has been scheduled in the Lok Sabha to mark 150 years of India\u2019s national song, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiating the discussion. 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Congress Deploys Senior Leaders for Debate<\/h2>\n
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Rajya Sabha Debate to Be Led by Amit Shah<\/h2>\n
Political Row: PM Modi vs Congress Over \u2018Removed Verses\u2019<\/h1>\n
What PM Modi Said (November 7)<\/h3>\n
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Congress Hits Back: Jairam Ramesh Responds<\/h2>\n
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He also said this reaction was \u201cnot surprising since the RSS had played no role in the Freedom Movement.\u201d<\/p>\nWinter Session Timeline<\/h2>\n
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Why Vande Mataram Is in Focus?<\/h2>\n
What the Article States About Its History<\/h3>\n
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Why This Debate Matters Politically?<\/h2>\n
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What Happens Next in Parliament?<\/h2>\n
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Important Notes<\/h3>\n
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