Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh Pays Tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid rich tributes to the pioneer of the Indian Renaissance, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, on his Jayanti.
In a statement shared on social media, the Raksha Mantri highlighted Chattopadhyay’s towering role in shaping India’s freedom struggle. He emphasized how the iconic author’s writings instilled a profound sense of national pride, culture and unity at a time when the country was under colonial rule.
Shri Rajnath Singh noted that Chattopadhyay’s extensive literary works gave a completely “new direction to the struggle for independence,” systematically awakening the spirit of ‘Swaraj’ and patriotism across generations.
The Raksha Mantri remarked that India’s national song ‘Vande Matram,’ which was originally composed by Chattopadhyay “infused new energy and enthusiasm among the people of India.”
The Raksha Mantri further credited Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay with making Indian society deeply aware of its rich civilization, traditions and distinct national identity.
भारत के राष्ट्रीय गीत के रचयिता, महान साहित्यकार, चिंतक एवं भारतीय नवजागरण के अग्रदूत बंकिम चन्द्र चट्टोपाध्याय जी की जयंती पर उन्हें सादर नमन।
बंकिम चन्द्र जी ने अपनी लेखनी से स्वतंत्रता के संघर्ष को नई दिशा दी तथा राष्ट्रीय एकता और राष्ट्रगौरव के भाव को सुदृढ़ किया। उन्होंने…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 26, 2026