Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Making Insult to Vande Mataram a Criminal Offence

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The Rajya Sabha has cleared a bill that criminalises any insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram'. The legislation was introduced in the upper house on July 24. The bill aims to extend to Vande Mataram the same legal protections currently afforded to the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'. If enacted, offenders who disrespect the national song could face criminal prosecution under the new law.

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