Vande Mataram: How India found its voice through a 19th-century poem that became the national song

Vande Mataram Song History: Vande Mataram, penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s, went on to become a powerful anthem of Indias freedom struggle. Later adopted by the Indian National Congress, it inspired millions to stand up against British rule. In 1950, it was officially recognised as the national song, holding equal status with the national anthem and continuing to celebrate Indias heritage and unity.