Vande Mataram to Be Sung at Red Fort for First Time on Independence Day

For the first time, Vande Mataram will be performed at the Red Fort during India's Independence Day celebrations. The BJP has championed the cause of the national song, arguing it deserves equal respect as the national anthem Jana Gana Mana. The party is also advocating for all six stanzas of the song to be sung, departing from the longstanding tradition of performing only two. This marks a significant ceremonial shift in how the national song is observed at one of India's most prominent patriotic events.