Bose sets tone at India News Manch with Vande Mataram pitch

"Vande Mataram is not merely a song; it is the voice of India's soul.

- TIKAM SHARMA

It was banned by the British, and in an independent India, any overt or covert attempt to suppress it is something patriots will not accept," said West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose while speaking at India News Manch 2025, organised by ITV Network.The Governor further said that as Vande Mataram was born in Bengal, he has decided to organise Vande Mataram Yatras across the state. "Two yatras have already been held as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations. We plan to organise Vande Mataram Yatras at 150 locations. This song represents the soul of India and stands as a powerful symbol of patriotism and inspiration for the people of the country," he said.

Earlier this week, under the banner of ITV Network, the two-day India News Manch conclave was held in the national capital, bringing together prominent political leaders, policymakers and subject-matter experts from across the country. The platform hosted extensive deliberations on key national concerns, governance challenges, and the future roadmap and priorities of India.

Speaking at the conclave, Union Minister for Law and Justice, Parliamentary Affairs and Culture Arjun Meghwal addressed the issue of judicial reforms.

He said the government is working on two parallel fronts to reduce the pendency of cases. Meghwal highlighted technological upgradation, including strengthening court infrastructure and the expansion of the e-Courts project, for which an allocation of Rs 7,210 crore has been made. He also spoke about encouraging Alternate Dispute Resolution mechanisms such as arbitration, mediation and conciliation.

He added that technologydriven "ageing analysis" of cases in the Supreme Court and High Courts would help identify matters pending for decades and enable systematic resolution of delays.