400 schools in ‘Voice of Unity’

February 01, 2017 01:14 am | Updated 01:14 am IST - GURUGRAM:

As many as 51,000 students from 400 schools in Gurugram and surrounding areas on Tuesday created history by singing the national song ‘Vande Matram’ in one voice at the ‘Voice of Unity’ programme organised by Hindu Spiritual and Service Foundation at Tau Devi Lal Stadium here.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was the chief guest on the occasion. The ‘Voice of Unity’ program was a preface to the four day Hindu Spiritual and Service Fair being held from Feb 2-5 at Leisure Valley grounds of Gurugram. The students danced to the tune of songs sung by noted Bollywood Singer Palash Sen with his Euphoria Band team. The program began with the chanting of ‘mantras’ and ended with singing of national song “Vande Matram”.

Highlighting the history and importance of the National Song and the National Anthem, Mr. Khattar exhorted the people to always work for the welfare of the country.

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