Nehru's reasons for not choosing Vande Mataram as national anthem
As Parliament debates Vande Mataram, revisit Nehru's 1948 letters explaining why he found Jana Gana Mana more suitable as the national anthem. Discover the historical context.
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Digital Nehru Archive reveals PM's 1948 letter explaining why Jana Gana Mana was preferred over Vande Mataram as national anthem due to musical considerations and international appeal.
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