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Key stanzas of Vande Mataram cut in 1937: PM; Cong hits back
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the removal of significant verses from "Vande Mataram" in 1937, claiming it sowed seeds of division leading to partition and a divisive mindset that persists today. At a 150-year celebration of the song, he emphasized its role in India's freedom struggle and called for nationwide recitals to inspire cultural nationalism. The song, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji, symbolizes India's unity and resilience.
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