Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the man who gave India its National Song, Vande Mataram, was born on June 27 1838. He was an Indian writer, poet and journalist.
He was a prolific writer of thirteen novels and many serious, serio-comic, satirical, scientific and critical treaties in Bengali.
On his birth anniversary, many ministers took to Twitter to pay their tribute to the great composer.
Indian Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu wrote, “Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. A multi-faceted personality, he was a celebrated nationalist, a writer, a poet and a journalist. #VandeMataram.”
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. A multi-faceted personality, he was a celebrated nationalist, a writer, a poet and a journalist. #VendeMataram pic.twitter.com/UErWrTeOIA— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) June 27, 2019
He also added, “He composed the national song 'Vande Mataram' which infused a new energy and vigor into India's struggle for independence. The story of his life will keep inspiring us to uphold the lofty ideals of nationalism and patriotism. #BankimChandra”
He composed the national song 'Vande Mataram' which infused a new energy and vigor into India's struggle for independence. The story of his life will keep inspiring us to uphold the lofty ideals of nationalism and patriotism. #BankimChandra— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) June 27, 2019
Union Minister for Railways Piyush Goyal tweeted, “Remembering the legendary writer and poet Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. He beautifully put into words our love for the country and left a rich legacy through the immortal National Song- Vande Mataram.”
Remembering the legendary writer and poet Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary.He beautifully put into words our love for the country and left a rich legacy through the immortal National Song- Vande Mataram pic.twitter.com/qEJql8kD4I— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) June 27, 2019
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas, also tweeted, “My sincere & humble homage to the great Indian writer, poet, novelist & journalist Shri #BankimchandraChatterjee on his birth anniversary. The composer of #VandeMataram who dedicated his entire life to literary renaissance of our nation.”
My sincere & humble homage to the great Indian writer, poet, novelist & journalist Shri #BankimchandraChatterjee on his birth anniversary. The composer of #VandeMataram who dedicated his entire life to literary renaissance of our nation. #वंदे_मातरम् pic.twitter.com/bv0Tl0Nno8— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) June 27, 2019
Former Union Minister of Commerce and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu paid his tribute writing, “Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. He was a writer par excellence and composer of the National song #VandeMataram.”
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. He was a writer par excellence and composer of the National song #VandeMataram. pic.twitter.com/MsZcmLyweA— Suresh Prabhu (@sureshpprabhu) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu:
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay Ji on his birth anniversary who wrote the song 'Vande Mataram' that continues to inspire love for our motherland.#bankimchandra#VandeMataram pic.twitter.com/7dr0e7Z8dU— Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee:
Bande Mataram… Homage to ‘Sahitya Samrat’ Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversaryবন্দে মাতরম… সাহিত্য সম্রাট বঙ্কিমচন্দ্র চট্টোপাধ্যায়ের জন্মদিবসে প্রণাম— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 26, 2019
Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot:
Remembering legendary poet Sh. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. His song Vande Mataram inspired freedom fighters and energised the freedom struggle of the country. His writings will continue to invoke the spirit of patriotism for generations.— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of Punjab Capt. Amrinder Singh:
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary. He will always be remembered for his inspiring composition of our national song, 'Vande Mataram', which continues to inspire love for our motherland even today. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/ixP2OYZZjo— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar:
On the Jayanti of the great writer, poet and journalist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay ji I express my heartfelt tributes. He created the epic ‘Vande Mataram’ which inspired our entire freedom movement. pic.twitter.com/BAC37OGi0j— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Pattnaik:
Humble tributes to Sri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Birth Anniversary. He was a great litterateur and will be remembered for his inspiring composition of Vande Mataram, our National song. pic.twitter.com/OCqP2Sg0lp— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) June 27, 2019
Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb:
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his birth anniversary.The composer of national song 'Vande Mataram' which infused a new energy and strength into India's struggle for independence.The story of his life will keep inspiring us for years. #BankimChandraChattopadhyay pic.twitter.com/R3aM4nCh0c— Biplab Kumar Deb (@BjpBiplab) June 27, 2019
BJP’s National General Secretary P Muralidhar Rao:
Remembering Shri Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer of our National Song #VandeMataram on his birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/Z6IvFNynkB— P Muralidhar Rao (@PMuralidharRao) June 27, 2019
Former Cabinet Minister for Sports and Transport in West Bengal, Madan Mitra:
I pay my sincere and humble homage to the legend, writer, novelist, satirist and journalist Bankim Chandra Chattopadhay on his birth anniversary. The composer of Vande Mataram would remain etched in the glorious history of our nation forever. #vandemataram pic.twitter.com/LQiDOhww3x— Madan Mitra| মদন মিত্র (@madanmitraoff) June 26, 2019
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