The Central Government has introduced a Bill in the Rajya Sabha proposing to make it a criminal offence to intentionally prevent the singing of “Vande Mataram”, India’s National Song, or disturb any gathering where it is being sung. If enacted, the amendment will extend the same legal protection currently available to the National Anthem under … Continue reading Up to 3 Years’ Jail for Disrupting ‘Vande Mataram’? Centre Introduces National Honour Amendment Bill in Rajya Sabha