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Red Fort to feature Vande Mataram for first time on I-Day
For the first time, Vande Mataram will be sung at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The rendition will follow the national anthem. The event marks 150…
The Story in Brief
For the first time, Vande Mataram will be sung at the Red Fort during the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The rendition will follow the national anthem. The event marks 150 years of the national song and highlights youth contribution to 'Viksit Bharat by 2047'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the ceremony, hoisting the flag with a 21-gun salute. Two Mi-17 helicopters will shower flower petals. Nearly 5,000 special guests and over 1,500 people in traditional attire are expected. NCC cadets and My Bharat volunteers will form 'Vande Mataram' on Gyanpath.
The Indian Opinion
The addition of Vande Mataram to the Red Fort ceremony is a welcome nod to tradition, but the hype around 'Viksit Bharat' risks turning the day into a political spectacle. The focus on youth energy and 150 years of the national song is fine, but the real test is whether these symbols produce concrete policy change. The impressive security drills and 5,000 guests will fade unless the spirit of unity outlasts the event.
Sources (2): rediff.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
