POLITICSJul 20 · 03:25 UTCTHE HINDU NATIONAL

CPI(M) opposes introduction of Bill to give Vande Mataram legal protection, calls it unconstitutional

CPI(M) opposes the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks legal protection for Vande Mataram, arguing it violates constitutional provisions on the National Song's status. John Brittas filed a notice under Rule 67 challenging the bill's introduction.

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