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

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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. #VandeMataram #Parliament #Explained Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_

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