PM Modi to initiate debate on Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on December 8

Why in news

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to initiate a debate in the Lok Sabha on December 8 to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.

Background

The debate is scheduled for December 8, 2025, to commemorate the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. PM Modi will lead the discussion in the Lok Sabha, while Home Minister Amit Shah will lead it in the Rajya Sabha.

Facts for Prelims

• PostNarendra Modi: Prime Minister of India
• PostAmit Shah: Home Minister of India
• PostRajnath Singh: Defense Minister of India
• FactVande Mataram: National song of India
• FactThe debate marks the 150th anniversary of the song

For Mains

Q. Discuss the significance of parliamentary debates in fostering national identity and historical consciousness in a diverse democracy like India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Symbolic integration: Using parliamentary discourse to reinforce national symbols and historical narratives
• Deliberative democracy: Role of bicameral debate in reconciling diverse interpretations of national heritage

Keywords: Parliamentary proceedings · National identity · Bicameralism · Historical consciousness · Deliberative democracy

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