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PM Modi pens 'Vande Mataram' debate, re-igniting partition-era sparks

New Delhi, Dec 8 (UNI) The Winter Session of Parliament, finally finding a legislative rhythm after a stormy opening week, is poised for a major political and ideological confrontation on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiates a special debate in the Lok Sabha to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song, 'Vande Mataram.'
The 10-hour discussion is scheduled to begin with the Prime Minister's address, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set to conclude the day's proceedings.
However, the commemoration of the patriotic song, first published by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in 1875, is expected to quickly morph into a heated ideological clash, as the Prime Minister has already set a provocative tone.
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