District Admin Baramulla launches Week-long Campaign to Commemorate 150 Years of Vande Mataram

BARAMULLA: District Administration Baramulla today launched a special week-long campaign to commemorate 150 years of Vande Mataram at Sherwani Hall, Baramulla.
The programme was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Syeed Fakhruddin Hamid.
On the occasion, a short documentary on the historical background and significance of Vande Mataram was screened for the participants.
Speaking during the event, the Deputy Commissioner highlighted the historical importance of Vande Mataram in our Nation’s freedom movement and its continuing relevance in promoting awareness of the country’s historical and cultural heritage among the younger generation.
He noted that the composition by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Ji occupies an important place in the history of the national movement and has remained associated with the spirit of public awakening during and patriotism.
An exhibition was also organised at the venue featuring photographs, biographical sketches, and brief accounts from the lives of prominent freedom fighters.
The Deputy Commissioner and other participants also paid tributes to Shaheed Mohammad Maqbool Sherwani, recalling his contribution and sacrifice.
The week-long campaign will include a series of activities across educational institutions and public spaces, aimed at enhancing public awareness about the historical and cultural significance of Vande Mataram.