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A song that stirred a Nation: Army Band brings Vande Mataram to life at 150-year tribute

By Parwinder Sandhu
New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The timeless lines, “Sujalam, suphalam, malayaja shitalam, Shasyashyamalam, Mataram, Vande Mataram,” resonated through the corridors of South Block during a ceremony held on Friday to commemorate 150 years of the national song.
The Army Band from the Rajput Regimental Center, Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh, delivered a special performance, bringing the stirring melody to life with their powerful notes.
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