In a historic address to the Lok Sabha marking the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram', Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the national song as the 'poem, pulse and a philosophy' of India's freedom struggle.

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During a parliamentary session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi adjusted his reference to Bengali poet Bankim Chandra Chatterjee from "Bankim Da" to "Bankim Babu" after Trinamool Congress MP Saugata Roy requested a more respectful title.

India continues buying discounted Russian oil despite Western sanctions, then exports refined petroleum products to Europe, undermining restrictions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened a special Lok Sabha discussion on the 150 year legacy of Vande Mataram, calling it a unifying war cry that empowered India during the freedom struggle. He reflected on its origins,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee as “Bankim Da”, prompting an objection from TMC MP Sougata Roy.