The National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ was rendered for the first time during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort on Saturday, marking a historic moment at the iconic venue.
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the occasion as historic and said ‘Vande Mataram’ had echoed from the venue for the first time since Independence during the August 15 celebrations.
“Today, every heart is beating with the rhythm of Vande Mataram. Aaj har ghar Tiranga hai, har mann Tiranga hai,” PM Modi said.
“It is a historic day. After Independence, this is the first time that ‘Vande Mataram’ has echoed from the ramparts of the Red Fort. For everyone present at this ceremony today, this is also a historic moment. For the first time since Independence, ‘Vande Mataram’ is resounding at the Red Fort on August 15,” he added.
The Prime Minister said the National Song was resonating in every heart, while the Tricolour was flying in every home and reflected in the minds of citizens.
“Today, we are all celebrating the 80th Independence Day. Today, the chant of ‘Vande Mataram’ resonates in every heart. Today, the Tricolour flies in every home and dwells in every mind; the nation is moving forward with enthusiasm and zeal, embracing new resolutions,” he said.
A total of 2,500 boys and girls from the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with ‘My Bharat’ volunteers, participated in the celebrations. They were seated on Gyanpath opposite the Red Fort ramparts and formed the words ‘Vande Mataram’.
Following PM Modi’s address, NCC cadets and ‘My Bharat’ volunteers rendered the National Song, followed by the National Anthem.
-ANI
