To mark 150 years of “Vande Mataram”, nationwide celebrations were held, with mass singing of the full version of the national song, highlighting the celebrations along with an address from the Hon’ble Prime Minister. Colleges across DU, including the Delhi School of Journalism and the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, tuned in to the celebrations.
The year 2025 marks 150 years of “Vande Mataram.” This milestone was celebrated with mass singing of “Vande Mataram” across several public spaces, including the University of Delhi, colleges such as the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, and the Delhi School of Journalism, on 7 November 2025. Nationwide celebrations will be held until 7 November 2026. An Inaugural Ceremony was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium at 10:00 am, in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi. Arrangements were made to telecast the Prime Minister’s address.
At the Delhi School of Journalism, the celebrations commenced at 10:00 am with a mass singing of the full version of “Vande Mataram,” after which the entire institution tuned in to the Prime Minister’s address through YouTube LIVE, which brought to light the historical significance of the song. The Prime Minister also talked about how the song evoked a sense of patriotism in civilians and soldiers alike, increasing the enthusiasm of the country’s protectors on the battlefield. As the address was brought to an end, the students and faculty of DSJ once again sang the “Vande Mataram.” The program concluded with the distribution of sweets to all students and faculty members.
At the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, students expressed pride in being able to sing the national song as one. Mohammed Asad, a second-year B.A (Hons.) A journalism student at DCAC said, “I am grateful beyond words to the college for this opportunity. This event also marks how our freedom fighters fought for the freedom of our country.” At DSJ, a student who chooses to remain anonymous said, “Everyone was singing the song together as it should’ve been..the whole of DSJ came together to sing the song, and that symbolised unity.”
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