Vande Mataram to be performed at Red Fort for 80th Independence Day
For the first time in history, the national song Vande Mataram will be performed at the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the event, which marks the 150th anniversary of the song composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced that the performance will take place upon the Prime Minister's arrival at the venue, followed by the flag hoisting ceremony and the Prime Minister's address to the nation.
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What Happened
The Indian government has announced that the national song Vande Mataram will be performed at the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that the song will be sung upon the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic site. Following the performance, the Prime Minister will hoist the national flag and deliver an address to the nation.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the composition of Vande Mataram, which was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875 and served as a source of inspiration during the Indian independence movement. The upcoming celebrations will also focus on the contribution of the youth toward the goal of achieving a developed India by 2047.
Key Facts
- The 80th Independence Day celebrations will feature the first-ever performance of Vande Mataram at the Red Fort.Source not recorded
- The song was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in 1875.Source not recorded
- The performance commemorates the 150th anniversary of the song.Source not recorded
- Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announced the inclusion of the song in the official programme.Source not recorded
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Independence Day ceremony.Source not recorded
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10 Aug
- SiThe Siasat Dailyاس یوم آزادی پر لال قلعہ پر وندے ماترم گایا جائے گا۔
- NaNamasthe TelanganaVande Mataram: ఆగస్టు 15న ఎర్రకోటపై వందేమాతరం గేయం ఆలాపన
11 Aug
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