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Centre Weighs Bill to Criminalize Insult or Disruption of ‘Vande Mataram’

Centre Weighs Bill to Criminalize Insult or Disruption of ‘Vande Mataram’

The Indian government is reportedly preparing a bill to grant legal protection to the national song, making acts of disrespect punishable. The proposal, tied to the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, has drawn support from nationalists and criticism over religious and constitutional concerns.

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You Could Be Jailed For Insulting Or Disrupting Vande Mataram: Centre's New Bill | The Hard Facts