A grand cultural evening titled "Ek Shaam… Swadeshi Ke Naam" was organised at the NCUI Auditorium, Siri Fort Road, in the national capital to commemorate the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram'. The event, a celebration of India's unity, cultural heritage, and the spirit of swadeshi through an evocative blend of music, dance, and visual storytelling, was attended by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta along with prominent dignitaries, including Kashmiri Lal; Satish Kumar; Dr. Ashwani Mahajan, senior leaders of Swadeshi Jagran Manch; Dushyant Gautam, BJP General Secretary; and MLAs Anil Sharma and Shikha Rai.
Designed as an integrated music-and-dance presentation, the evening reflected the ethos of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.
The event brought together 60 artists from 12 states, presenting 14 classical and folk dance forms that showcased the country's rich cultural diversity. The tricolour served as a powerful visual element throughout the performance, symbolising valour, peace, and prosperity.
