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On November 7, 2025, the Union Territory of Puducherry, along with the rest of India, celebrated the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.” Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, and other officials virtually participated in the national event from New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long celebrations. The Prime Minister’s address was live-streamed in Puducherry at Kamban Kalaiarangam. Institutions like Jipmer and Pondicherry University, along with the Auroville Foundation, also held events, including mass renditions of the song, to commemorate the occasion.

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Puducherry Joins Nationwide Celebration of ‘Vande Mataram’ 150th Anniversary

PUDUCHERRY, November 7, 2025 – Puducherry joined the rest of India today in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram.” Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy led the celebrations, participating in a live-streamed event from New Delhi, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the year-long festivities.

The Prime Minister’s address was broadcast live at Kamban Kalaiarangam, with Speaker R. Selvam, Home Minister A. Namassivayam, and Chief Secretary Sharath Chauhan also in attendance.

Across the Union Territory, institutions marked the occasion with special events. At Jipmer, Director Vir Singh Negi spearheaded the institute’s virtual participation, with faculty and staff joining the celebrations. Pondicherry University saw over 300 students, faculty, and staff participate in a mass rendition of “Vande Mataram,” led by Vice-Chancellor P. Prakash Babu. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the song’s historical significance and its role in India’s freedom struggle. The Auroville Foundation also joined the celebrations, live-streaming the Prime Minister’s address and singing “Vande Mataram” in unison.

The celebrations underscored the enduring importance of “Vande Mataram” as a symbol of national pride and unity.

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