‘Vande Mataram' song heralded Indian freedom movement, kept united post-independence: Amit Shah
Patna (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the national song ‘Vande Mataram' heralded the Indian freedom movement and kept the country united post-independence.
Addressing a programme to celebrate the 150-year anniversary of the song at the BJP office here, Shah asserted that the dreams envisioned by the freedom fighters were fulfilled in the last 11 years through collective efforts.
The song was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterji on the occasion of Akshaya Navami, which fell on November 7 in 1875.
“On this date, Bankim babu had made public this song which came to herald the Indian freedom movement and kept India united post-independence,” Shah said.
Noting that the BJP has always stressed cultural nationalism, he said, “I am sure 'Vande Mataram' must have been the driving force behind that nationalism”.
Shah said that social media campaigns will be run, under which people can write the song in their language to promote unity.
The song first appeared in the literary journal, "Bangadarshan", as part of Chatterji's novel, “Anandamath".
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Man rapes 13-year-old stepdaughter in Beed; booked
Beed, Apr 13 (PTI): A 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her stepfather in Maharashtra's Beed district, police said on Monday.
Based on a complaint, the police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in connection with the incident, which occurred on April 9, an official said.
According to police, the teen's mother divorced her first husband nine years ago and married the accused, with whom she has a son.
On the afternoon of April 9, the accused allegedly sexually assaulted his stepdaughter while his wife was away and threatened her into silence, the official said.
He said that the assault came to light when the mother returned home and noticed a change in her daughter's behaviour and questioned her. The girl narrated the ordeal, following which a complaint was lodged at the Kaij police station.
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