Bankim’s kin praises PM on Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary

Sajal Chattopadhyay, great-grandson of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, praised PM Modi for marking 150 years of Vande Mataram, calling the recognition overdue. He accused the West Bengal government of neglecting Bankim's legacy and ignoring the family, urging stronger institutional honour so future generations understand the creator's contributions.