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Vande Mataram to be played at Red Fort for first time
For the first time, Vande Mataram will be rendered at the Red Fort complex during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, followed by the national anthem. The defence ministry said…
The Story in Brief
For the first time, Vande Mataram will be rendered at the Red Fort complex during India’s 79th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, followed by the national anthem. The defence ministry said the event marks 150 years of the national song and celebrates the role of youth in achieving 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the flag at the ramparts, synchronised with a 21-gun salute. Two Mi-17 helicopters will shower flower petals, one carrying the tricolour and another with the Vande Mataram motif. Nearly 5,000 special guests and over 1,500 people in traditional dress will attend. NCC cadets and My Bharat volunteers will form 'Vande Mataram' on the Gyanpath.
The Indian Opinion
A song already sung in schools and at national events now gets a formal place at the Red Fort. Some will call it an unnecessary political gesture, but Vande Mataram predates independence and belongs to no party. The real question is whether the government's focus on symbols will be matched by concrete gains for youth employment and development.
Source: rediff.com
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