Vande Mataram: The Soul of India’s Freedom Movement
Few words in our nation’s history have inspired as much courage, sacrifice, and patriotism as Vande Mataram. Penned by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, it became the rallying cry of India’s freedom movement, inspiring countless sons and daughters of Bharat to dedicate themselves to the cause of Independence. It stands as a timeless expression of our civilizational ethos, national unity, and devotion to the motherland.
I welcome the passage of this historic amendment by the Parliament and the assent of the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, extending to Vande Mataram, our National Song, the same statutory protection accorded to the National Anthem under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. I also commend the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji and the dedicated efforts of Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji in advancing this landmark legislation. This significant enactment reflects India’s unwavering commitment to preserving the dignity of its national symbols and honouring the ideals that inspired our freedom movement.
May every rendition of Vande Mataram continue to inspire generations with the values of patriotism, unity, and unwavering commitment to our nation.
Vande Mataram! Jai Hind!
– @PawanKalyan@rashtrapatibhvn@PMOIndia@HMOIndia@PIB_India@IPR_AP@pibvijayawada
39 Medals. One Tricolour. Countless Dreams.
The Commonwealth Games 2026 conclude with India securing an impressive tally of 39 medals, a remarkable achievement that reflects the unwavering determination, discipline and fighting spirit of our athletes.
Every medal earned is the culmination of years of sacrifice, relentless training and an unshakable belief in the dream of representing Bharat with honour. Behind every podium finish stand dedicated coaches, unwavering families, tireless support staff and countless unseen efforts that transformed aspirations into achievements.
From the opening event to the final contest, Team India displayed extraordinary resilience, sportsmanship and excellence. Every athlete who carried the Tricolour onto the global stage represented the hopes and aspirations of 140+ crore Indians, reminding the world that India’s greatest strength lies in the courage and character of its people.
As our athletes continue to scale new heights across disciplines, they are shaping a new era for Indian sports. Their achievements inspire millions of young Indians to dream fearlessly, embrace hard work and believe that dedication can turn every challenge into an opportunity and every aspiration into history.
Heartiest congratulations to every medal winner, every participant, every coach, every support staff member and every family whose sacrifices made this inspiring journey possible. Your achievements have filled every Indian heart with pride and strengthened our collective belief that the best of Indian sport is yet to come.
May this remarkable campaign serve as a stepping stone towards even greater triumphs on the world stage, inspiring generations to wear the Tricolour with pride and strive for excellence in every arena.
Jai Hind!
- @PawanKalyan
#CWG2026 #TeamIndia #Cheer4India
Empowering States with timely resources is the foundation of a stronger, faster and more prosperous Bharat.
The Union Government’s decision to release ₹1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to the States as an advance instalment, well ahead of the usual schedule, is a visionary step that will accelerate capital expenditure, fast-track infrastructure development, strengthen welfare delivery, boost rural and urban transformation, create employment, attract investments, and sustain economic growth across the country.
For Andhra Pradesh, the release of ₹4,597 crore comes at a crucial time, providing additional fiscal strength to drive infrastructure expansion, improve connectivity, strengthen agriculture and irrigation, enhance education and healthcare, and advance key development initiatives across the State.
My heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji for this timely and transformative decision. Your unwavering commitment to Cooperative Federalism and your resolve to empower States with financial certainty continue to accelerate India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat.
I also thank Hon’ble Union Finance Minister Smt. @nsitharaman Ji for ensuring this timely advance release, reinforcing the Government’s commitment to empowering States.
Thank you, Shri Narendra Modi Ji. for strengthening the States and accelerating India’s development journey.
- @PawanKalyan@PMOIndia@FinMinIndia@AndhraPradeshCM@PIB_India@IPR_AP@pibvijayawada
Hearty congratulations to every student across Bharat on the passage of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha today.
This landmark legislation marks a significant step towards protecting the dreams and aspirations of millions of students and restoring public confidence in the integrity of our examination system.
Recognising the need for long-term reforms, the Government also initiated structural changes, including the constitution of a high-powered task force under Sri Nandan Nilekani, with eminent experts to recommend comprehensive reforms for the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the country's examination system.
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 marks at another decisive step towards safeguarding the integrity of public examinations. Those who attempt to steal the future of our students by indulging in unfair practices must realise that they will face the strictest provisions of the law. There can be no compromise when it comes to the future of our youth.
Under the progressive leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sri @narendramodi Ji, the Union Government acted with swiftly following the NEET examination paper leak. The compromised examination was cancelled, swift action was initiated against those responsible, and, most importantly, the Government ensured that students did not lose a precious academic year through the timely reconduct of the examination, and declaring the results without unnecessary delay.
This shows how a responsible government responds at the times of crisis, ensuring accountability and restoring public confidence, rather than exploiting genuine public concerns to create chaos, unrest, or political confrontation. The future of our students must always remain above divisive politics.
The NDA Government will spare no one who seeks to endanger the aspirations of our youth and will ensure that every offender faces the full force of the law.
Protecting the dreams of our students, preserving the credibility of our institutions, and creating a system where merit, integrity, and equal opportunity always prevail remain the unwavering commitment of the Modi Ji's Government.
The future of India will not be shaped by those who spread chaos, but by the millions of young minds who pursue knowledge with determination, discipline, and character. Together, let us empower them to build a stronger, more prosperous, and #ViksitBharat.
Jai Hind!
@PMOIndia@EduMinOfIndia@JoshiPralhad
#PublicExaminationsBill
What began as a protest over students' concerns has been systematically hijacked by divisive forces with a larger political agenda.
The narrative rapidly shifted, from demanding accountability in education to raising anti-national slogans; from seeking action against the Education Minister to demanding the restoration of Article 370, from discussing examination issues to insulting Lord Rama and mocking Hindu faith; from speaking for students to targeting the Brahmin community with hateful rhetoric, from claiming to defend constitutional values to allegedly insulting Bharat Mata. What was projected as a peaceful democratic movement eventually witnessed violence, including incidents of stone pelting, exposing how easily genuine public concerns can be hijacked by divisive elements.
However, we must also honestly acknowledge a deeper concern that lies beneath the NEET protests. The frustration among young people is not driven by examinations alone. It is driven by unemployment and insecurity about the future.
Despite global wars, geopolitical uncertainties, supply-chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and tariff challenges, India has maintained fiscal discipline, expanded infrastructure at an unprecedented scale, strengthened investor confidence, and emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing major economies. These reforms are attracting investments that create long-term employment opportunities.
The National Education Policy is not merely an education reform; it is a civilisational correction. For decades, our education system largely continued the colonial Macaulay framework that rewarded rote memorisation over creativity, degrees over skills, and clerical thinking over innovation. NEP seeks to transform that mindset by promoting multidisciplinary learning, critical thinking, scientific temper, Indian knowledge systems, multilingual education, research, entrepreneurship, technology, and global competitiveness.
A nation aspiring to become a global leader cannot continue with an education model designed centuries ago to produce clerks.
India's democracy welcomes debate, dissent, and peaceful protest. But there is no place for violence, vandalism, religious insults, or slogans that challenge the sovereignty and integrity of our nation.
Under the leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sri @narendramodi ji, the NDA Government has consistently demonstrated its willingness to engage in dialogue and address genuine public concerns through democratic means. In that spirit, Hon'ble Union Minister Sri @JPNadda ji held discussions with representatives of the protesting groups yesterday. However, instead of allowing constructive engagement to prevail, divisive elements allegedly sought to derail the process by instigating unrest. What could have remained a peaceful democratic movement reportedly descended into chaos, with attacks on security personnel, stone pelting, and disruption of public order, raising serious questions about whether the objective was dialogue or deliberate destabilisation.
As Sumati Satakam reminds us, even the mightiest serpent can be brought down by seemingly insignificant creatures acting together. Likewise, countless individuals driven by narrow, divisive thinking can collectively create enormous damage if left unchecked.
This is exactly how anti-India narratives are manufactured, not through genuine public causes, but by infiltrating legitimate issues, provoking unrest, spreading hatred, and dividing society.
Every citizen has a responsibility to recognise the difference between a genuine public movement and one that has been hijacked to serve anti-national and divisive interests. We must stand united against every attempt to fracture our nation, no matter how small such forces may initially appear - @PawanKalyan@PMOIndia
#NationFirst