New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 26 paid tributes to “Vande Mataram” composer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti, remembering him as a towering literary luminary whose writings ignited the spirit of patriotism and cultural pride among generations of Indians.
Highlighting the significance of the year, Modi noted that India is commemorating the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
He remarked that through Vande Mataram, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay gifted the Indian freedom movement and the nation one of its most enduring sources of inspiration.
In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Tributes to the great Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti. A towering literary luminary, his writings awakened a spirit of patriotism and cultural pride among generations of Indians. His rich literary work continues to illuminate minds and strengthen our collective resolve towards nation-building. This is a time when we are marking the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram. Through Vande Mataram, he gifted the freedom movement and our nation one of its most enduring inspirations.”
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay saying, “On the birth anniversary of the great litterateur and pioneer of cultural nationalism, Bankimchandra Chattopadhyay ji, I remember him and pay my respects.
Through his immortal work ‘Anandamath’, Bankimchandra ji conveyed the message of devotion, sacrifice, and national consciousness towards the motherland. By composing ‘Vande Mataram’, he provided new energy, inspiration, and ideological foundation to the Indian freedom struggle. Today, as ‘Vande Mataram’ completes 150 years, it continues to convey the message of national unity and self-pride across the entire country in its original form.”
Earlier, on the occasion of the 189th birth anniversary of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, West Bengal CM offered tributes at his residence on College Street in Kolkata at an event organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department of the West Bengal Government.
“This year, we are commemorating the 150th anniversary of the immortal song composed by the Emperor of Literature, India’s national song Vande Mataram. His literary legacy and ideals of patriotism continue to inspire our national consciousness even today. Bankimchandra not only enriched Bengali literature but also sowed the seeds of Indian nationalism through his writings. His immortal creations and ideals will continue to guide future generations. I offer my humble tribute to the Emperor of Literature,” the West Bengal CM posted on X. (ANI)
