Modi Mann Ki Baat ON 26TH OCTOBER 2025
1. On the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel - (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950)
Sardar Patel’s towering personality encompassed many
qualities. He was an exceptionally brilliant student. He excelled in his
studies both in India and Britain. He was also one of the most successful
lawyers of his time. He could have earned even more fame in the field of law,
but, inspired by Gandhiji, he completely dedicated himself to the freedom
movement.
His contributions to
numerous movements, from the 'Kheda Satyagraha' to the 'Borsad Satyagraha', are
still remembered today. His tenure as the head of the Ahmedabad Municipality
was also historic. He accorded top priority to cleanliness and good governance.
We will all forever be indebted to him for his contributions as Deputy Prime
Minister and Home Minister.
Sardar Patel also
laid a strong foundation for India's bureaucratic framework. He made
unparalleled efforts for the unity and integrity of the country.
I urge all of you to
participate in the Run For Unity being organized across the country on the 31st
of October, Sardar Saheb's birth anniversary, and not just participate alone,
but along with others.
This should become an
opportunity for youth awakening; this run for unity will strengthen unity. This
will be our true tribute to that great luminary who united India.
'Vande Mataram' song
was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to infuse new life into an India
weakened by centuries of servitude. 'Vande Mataram' might have been written in
the 19th century, but its spirit is connected to the immortal consciousness of
India that is thousands of years old.
The Vedas laid the
foundation of the Indian civilization with the sentiment expressed as " माता भूमि: पुत्रो अहं पृथिव्या: " – meaning “Earth is my mother, and I am her son.”
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay,
by penning 'Vande Mataram', enshrined that same relationship between the
motherland and its children as a mantra in the universe of emotions.
You might be
wondering why I am suddenly referring to so much about Vande Mataram! Actually,
just a few days from now, on the 7th of November, we will be entering the 150th
year of the celebration of 'Vande Mataram'. 'Vande Mataram' was composed 150
years ago, and in 1896, Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore sang it for the first time.
Crores of countrymen
have always felt an immense surge of national pride in the rendition of 'Vande
Mataram'. Our generations have seen a vibrant and magnificent image of India in
the words of 'Vande Mataram'.
सुजलाम्, सुफलाम्, मलयज शीतलाम्,
शस्यश्यामलाम्, मातरम्!
वंदे मातरम्!
(O Mother! full of
good waters, full of good fruits, cooled by the southern breezes, green with
the harvest. I bow to thee, Mother!)
This is the very
India we have to build.
'Vande Mataram' will always be our inspiration
in these efforts.
Therefore, we must
also make the 150th year of 'Vande Mataram' memorable. We have to carry forward
this stream of values for the coming
generations. In the times to come, there will be many programs related to
'Vande Mataram', many events will be organized in the country. I would like all
of us countrymen to make efforts with a spontaneous spirit to glorify 'Vande
Mataram'.
E-TOUCH WANTS 7TH NOVEMBER 2025 – 150TH YEAR OF VANDE MATARAM A MEMORABLE AND REMARKABLE DAY OF REMEMBRANCE.
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