150 years of Vande Mataram celebrated at Mahbubia Girls High School in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The 150 years of Vande Mataram were celebrated with patriotic spirit at Mahbubia Girls High School in Abids, Hyderabad. Telangana Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Jupally Krishna Rao attended the event as chief guests and praised the organisers for keeping the national heritage alive.
The celebration honoured the timeless song written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, which continues to symbolise India’s unity and freedom. Moreover, students and teachers sang Vande Mataram together, marking the 150-year milestone of the song’s composition.
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Director of School Education Naveen Nicholas, Hyderabad District Collector Dasari Harichandana, DEO Rohini, and Language and Culture Department Director Narasimha Reddy also attended the function. In addition, several senior officials from the Education and Cultural Departments joined the programme, adding significance to the occasion.
Speakers emphasised that Vande Mataram played a vital role in inspiring the freedom movement. Furthermore, they said it continues to evoke a sense of national pride among Indians even today.
Minister Ponnam Prabhakar lauded the school for organising the event, noting that it would motivate students to learn more about India’s freedom history. “The song Vande Mataram reminds every Indian of unity and sacrifice,” he said.
Hyderabad pays tribute to 150 years of Vande Mataram
Minister Jupally Krishna Rao commended the initiative, saying that such celebrations promote patriotism among students. He added that Telangana’s schools should continue to encourage cultural learning and preserve traditional values.
Additionally, he said the state government remains committed to supporting programmes that strengthen social harmony and national integration. As a result, he said, future generations will remain aware of the sacrifices that shaped the nation’s freedom.
The event concluded with a collective rendition of Vande Mataram by students, teachers, and guests, filling the school campus with a deep sense of pride and emotion.