13/11/2025
Reasi Marks 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’ with Grand Patriotic Rally.
Reasi, November 13: To commemorate 150 glorious years of the national song ‘Vande Mataram’, the Department of Youth Services and Sports, Reasi, in collaboration with the District Administration Reasi and District Police Reasi, organized a grand patriotic rally under the theme —
“Run for Vande Mataram – Let’s Celebrate the Timeless Spirit of Our Nation.”
The rally was organized under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Reasi, Ms. Nidhi Malik (IAS), and was flagged off by Sh. Sudarshan Kumar (JKAS), Programme Officer ICDS Reasi, along with Sh. Tarsem Singh, District Youth Services and Sports Officer Reasi, Dy.SP Headquarters Sh. Vishal Singh, Dy.SP DAR Sh. Sarbjeet Singh (KPS), Sh. Deepak Gupta CEO Reasi and Sh. Khyati Maan Khajuria SHO (Reasi).
Speaking on the occasion, Sh. Sudarshan Kumar emphasized that Vande Mataram is not just a song but a symbol of India’s freedom, unity, and cultural pride. He encouraged youth to uphold the spirit of patriotism through active participation in nation-building.
DYSSO Reasi, Sh. Tarsem Singh, thanked the Deputy Commissioner and District Police for their continuous support and said, “The rally reflects our collective pride in the nation and aims to ignite patriotic fervour among students and citizens alike.”
More Than 1500 students, teachers, NSS volunteers, and Police and CRPF officials took part in the rally, waving tricolours and chanting slogans of national pride. The streets of Reasi came alive with patriotic energy as participants celebrated the legacy of Vande Mataram.
The rally culminated at General Zorawar Singh Stadium, Reasi, where participants took a pledge to uphold the ideals of unity, integrity, and love for the nation. The event concluded with the rendition of Vande Mataram and words of appreciation for all departments involved.