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Government Explores Legal and Ceremonial Framework to Accord ‘Vande Mataram’ Status Similar to National Anthem

January 24, 2026
the Swadeshi Movement (1905–1908)

  • Disrespect to the national anthem is punishable under the 1971 Act

  • No statutory penalty currently exists for disrespect to the national song

  • The issue falls under the purview of the Ministry of Home Affairs

    • Broader Significance

    The government’s move reflects a broader attempt to standardise national symbols and reinforce shared civic practices. Whether the proposal leads to advisory guidelines or enforceable rules remains to be seen, but the discussions underscore the continuing relevance of constitutional symbolism in contemporary governance.

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