Watch: Can parliament put Vande Mataram on par with the National Anthem?

Published - August 01, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Parliament has passed a law extending statutory protection to Vande Mataram, making it punishable to intentionally disrupt its singing. Can someone now be jailed for stopping Vande Mataram? What does the law say, and what constitutional questions does it raise? Here’s an explainer.

Published - August 01, 2026 07:16 pm IST