Vande Mataram 150th: Parliament debate, Modi to corner Congress

• Lok Sabha to hold a 10-hour special discussion on December 8 to mark the 150th anniversary of the national song 'Vande Mataram'.
• PM Modi will address Parliament on Vande Mataram, having previously accused Congress of omitting important verses from the song.
• Congress has protested, citing a letter from Rabindranath Tagore to Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the adoption of two stanzas as the national anthem.
• The Union government aims to use this historical moment to deepen the connection of Vande Mataram with the youth.
• Controversy arose over parliamentary rules banning "Vande Mataram" slogans during proceedings, leading to opposition criticism.

Why It Matters: Political debate over 'Vande Mataram' impacts national identity and parliamentary dynamics.