Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to nationalist writer Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his death anniversary.
Shah credited Chattopadhyay for awakening Indian self-respect through his literary works against colonial rule.
The tribute highlighted the unifying role of 'Vande Mataram' in India's freedom struggle across linguistic divides.
The post was published by PIB Delhi on April 8, 2026, as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorations.