New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will initiate a special debate on the patriotic song Vande Mataram in Lok Sabha on Monday to mark 150 years of the song.

Vande Mataram was written by the famous poet of Bengal Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first published in the literary journal Bangadarshan on November 7^th, 1875, to the freedom struggle, its historical significance and current relevance.

Vande Mataram discussion will be initiate by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in the Rajya Sabha. As per the schedule related to the Vande Mataram debate, the ruling NDA members have been allotted three hours out of the total 10 hours earmarked in Lok Sabha for it.

The Opposition accused the BJP-led NDA of being uncomfortable with symbols of India’s Independence and unity. The Winter Session of Parliament is scheduled to continue till December 19^th.