NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the World Book Fair here, distributing copies of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s literary classic ‘Anand Math’ — which features the national song Vande Matram — to children to instil in them a sense of patriotism and familiarise them with the dreams of Indian freedom fighters.After touring the Vande Mataram pavilion and Operation Sindoor Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the World Book Fair, Shah shared: “Joined book lovers like me at the New Delhi World Book Fair. Books are the best medium to gain knowledge, and one should continue to read regardless of their age. The habit of reading is fast waning, and I believe that books, whether in digital or print, are still the best way to acquire knowledge.”The home minister said Anand Math created history by inspiring millions of Indians to wage the freedom struggle and end British rule.Shah visited the National Book Trust’s Vande Mataram Pavilion as the nation celebrates the 150 years of Vande Mataram. The pavilion is showcasing the glorious saga of India’s national song, “which stirred freedom fighters with the patriotic fervor to overthrow the colonial rule,” said an officer.Shah, who also reviewed an exhibition on Sardar Sahib’s life and contributions at the World Book Fair, later posted on X: “By uniting a country that was fragmented into pieces and building one united India, Sardar Sahib’s 150th birth anniversary year is being celebrated, and the Modi government is making his great personality and monumental work immortal in the new generation. This exhibition will further strengthen the resolve among the youth to protect the country and its integrity”After visiting the Operation Sindoor pavilion, Shah said the operation was a testament to India’s invincible military might powered by “PM Narendra Modi’s resolute political will, decisive striking power of our armed forces and precision intelligence”.“The pavilion inspires young generation with patriotism and commitment to the nation,” the home minister shared in a post on X on Saturday.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosNSA Ajit Doval Stresses Balance Between Change And Preserving Culture At Raibaar-7 Event‘BJP Won By Betrayal’: Uddhav Thackeray’s First Reaction On Mumbai Civic Poll ResultsShashi Tharoor Sees Hope Amid Iran Silence, Warns Of Uncertainty As Protests Slow Under BlackoutPM Modi Targets Mamata, Declares ‘Asli Poribortan’ In Malda, Says Bengal Needs BJP For Development‘Protecting Rohingyas And Bangladeshis’: BJP MP Sambit Patra Slams Bengal CM Mamata BanerjeePM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Howrah-Guwahati In BengalEurope Looks East As Italian Envoy Bartoli Calls India Key Partner Amid Global Chaos And Trade WarsWhy Donald Trump’s Gaza Peace Board Has Indian-Origin Former Banker And Padma Shri Ajay BangaArunachal Pradesh: 1 Tourist Dead, Another Missing As Ice Cracks On Frozen Sela LakeReza Pahlavi Highlights India As Key Partner For A Democratic Iran In Energy Technology And Trade123Photostories‘Dhurandar’ OTT release: Decoding Ranveer Singh, Akhshaye Khanna and others’ looks ahead of the film’s digital debut10 fiber-rich broccoli dishes for a filling dinnerFrom a luxurious house worth Rs 2.5 crore in Mumbai to car collection- Sunil Grover’s lavish lifestyleWinter Special: How to make Spinach Rice for dinnerTravel influencer Shenaz Treasury recommends these 6 places women must travel to in 2026; safe, stunning and solo-friendlyBigg Boss Tamil 9: From wild card to finalist—Divya’s emotional and eventful journey inside the house5 places around the world that witness the largest animal gatherings’Border 2′: Real life inspirations for Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh’s roles revealed7 simple habits to make kids respect and listen to you10 traditional and regional Indian biscuits perfect for evening chai123Hot PicksMaharashtra Election ResultsBudget 2026Gold rate todayBank holiday todayVande Bharat sleeperPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingGracie HuntTravis KelceU19 World CupRyan O’ReillyLebron JamesMaharashtra Civic Poll WinnersConnor McDavidBengaluru EngineerMegan Thee StallionRafael Nadal Net Worth
NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday visited the World Book Fair here, distributing copies of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s literary classic ‘Anand Math’ — which features the national song Vande Matram — to children to instil in them a sense of patriotism and familiarise them with the dreams of Indian freedom fighters.After touring the Vande Mataram pavilion and Operation Sindoor Pavilion at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the World Book Fair, Shah shared: “Joined book lovers like me at the New Delhi World Book Fair. Books are the best medium to gain knowledge, and one should continue to read regardless of their age. The habit of reading is fast waning, and I believe that books, whether in digital or print, are still the best way to acquire knowledge.“The home minister said Anand Math created history by inspiring millions of Indians to wage the freedom struggle and end British rule.Shah visited the National Book Trust’s Vande Mataram Pavilion as the nation celebrates the 150 years of Vande Mataram. The pavilion is showcasing the glorious saga of India’s national song, “which stirred freedom fighters with the patriotic fervor to overthrow the colonial rule,” said an officer.Shah, who also reviewed an exhibition on Sardar Sahib’s life and contributions at the World Book Fair, later posted on X: “By uniting a country that was fragmented into pieces and building one united India, Sardar Sahib’s 150th birth anniversary year is being celebrated, and the Modi government is making his great personality and monumental work immortal in the new generation. This exhibition will further strengthen the resolve among the youth to protect the country and its integrity”After visiting the Operation Sindoor pavilion, Shah said the operation was a testament to India’s invincible military might powered by “PM Narendra Modi’s resolute political will, decisive striking power of our armed forces and precision intelligence”.“The pavilion inspires young generation with patriotism and commitment to the nation,” the home minister shared in a post on X on Saturday.
