Karimnagar, Sept.25 : Marking the 150th anniversary of the national song Vande Mataram, a mass recitation drive was organized in Karimnagar under the slogan ‘One Time – One Voice – Vande Mataram.’ Spearheaded nationally by Vidya Bharati Akhil Bharatiya Shiksha Sansthan as part of the Namami Bharatam initiative, the event aimed to instill patriotic fervor, national unity, and respect for Indian heritage among students, teachers, and parents.
At Sri Saraswathi Shishumandir High School in Karimnagar, over 1,200 students alongside 100 staff members and parents gathered to sing the national song in unison at a designated time. Addressing the gathering as the chief speaker, Dr. Edavelli Vijayender Reddy, President of the Vande Mataram 150 Utsav Samithi, highlighted the historical role played by Vande Mataram during India’s freedom movement, describing it as a timeless symbol of national unity and devotion to the motherland. School Headmaster Mora Randheer emphasized that the drive serves as a platform to educate the younger generation on Indian culture and freedom struggle history.
The mass singing campaign extended beyond the main venue, encompassing dozens of educational institutions across Karimnagar and neighboring areas. Schools including Johnson & Global High School, Achievers Active High School, Vignan High School, Manair High School, Delhi Defense College, and Sri Rama Vidyalayam, among others, participated simultaneously.
Prominent attendees included Bar Council Vice President Advocate Bodla Geeta Rani, School Secretary Engineer Kola Annareddy, and several community leaders alongside Vidya Bharati coordinators.
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