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Vande Mataram to be sung from Red Fort on 80th I-Day
For the first time, the national song 'Vande Mataram' will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The defence ministry announced…
The Story in Brief
For the first time, the national song 'Vande Mataram' will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort during the 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. The defence ministry announced the move, marking the 150th year of the song's composition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the event, hoist the national flag and address the nation.
The ceremony will also highlight youth contributions to the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' vision. Nineteen students who won medals at international Olympiads in 2026 will be seated on the ramparts. Young innovators, interns from the PM Internship Scheme, startups supported by government funds and beneficiaries of various schemes will attend as special guests.
The Indian Opinion
The 150-year milestone of 'Vande Mataram' is being used to frame this year's I-Day as a tribute to national unity. It is a safe, unifying symbol. The real test will be whether the event's focus on youth, medal-winning Olympiad students and startup beneficiaries, translates into concrete policy direction for science and skilling, not just a photo opportunity at the ramparts.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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