Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that when ‘Vande Mataram’ completed 100 years, the Constitution was “throttled” and the nation was chained by the Emergency.

Diganta Patir used to work as a cook at the Goa club. He was among the 25 victims of the tragedy – of which at least five were tourists.

Parliament holds a special discussion on Vande Mataram in both Houses as the national song completes 150 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated the debate at 12 noon today, marking the formal beginning of the proceedings.