New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The political debate over the proposed Vande Mataram Bill intensified after AIMIM raised objections over making the song’s recitation mandatory, with Samajwadi Party (SP) spokesperson Ashutosh Verma accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of repeatedly bringing up issues linked to public sentiments and targeting a particular community.Speaking on the controversy, Verma said, “This has repeatedly become a matter of debate: What the guidelines for Vande Mataram shou…
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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Rajya Sabha proceedings were once again adjourned till 5.15 p.m. on Monday amid pandemonium over the paper leak protest issue and the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. The motion for discussion on the Bill was moved only after multiple earlier adjournments during the day. When the House reassembled at 3 p.m., Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh urged all members to take their respective seats and maintain order so that the legislative …
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 3 p.m. on Monday after sustained disruptions by Opposition members when the House reassembled at 2 p.m. following multiple earlier adjournments. Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh took up The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and allowed Congress member Pramod Tiwari of Congress (Rajasthan) to raise a point of order if he had one relating to the legislation.Tiwari agreed and began by saying that the …
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Political leaders across party lines expressed differing views on the proposed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which is set to be introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Monday.Reacting to the proposed legislation, Uttar Pradesh Leader of Opposition Mata Prasad Pandey said ‘Vande Mataram’ enjoys an important place in India’s constitutional and historical legacy, but cautioned against equating it with the National Anthem.“‘Vande Matara…
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to extend the same legal and statutory protection to the national song, Vande Mataram, that is currently accorded to the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana.If enacted, the Bill will amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to make insulting V…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has directed all Central government offices and Governors’ offices to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed script, text, diction and pronunciation while singing or playing the National Song and the National Anthem, reiterating the protocols governing their use at official functions across the country.In a fresh order issued to all central government departments and Governors’ offices, the Ministry restated the existing rules gover…
Agartala, July 7 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday announced that all schools across the state would begin their daily classes with the full rendition of the national song “Vande Mataram”, followed by the National Anthem “Jana Gana Mana”, as part of an initiative to strengthen patriotism, discipline and national consciousness among students. Saha, who also holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said in a social media post that the state government has taken th…
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously and renowned classical violinist Dr N. Rajam during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Dharmendra was honoured for his exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and the arts. The award was received on his behalf by his wife and Member of Parliament Hema Malini.Dr Rajam was recognised for her pioneering work in Indian…
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya said on Thursday that the state government’s decision to make the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in state-run schools is the party’s tribute to its writer Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.Speaking to IANS, Bhattacharya said: “Bringing ‘Vande Mataram’ into schools is part of our agenda, and we will continue to do this.””It is BJP’s tribute to Bankim Chandra Chatterjee on 150 years of the national song,” h…
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Political parties in West Bengal welcomed the state government’s decision to make the singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ compulsory in state-run schools. At the same time, Opposition parties in the state said that the national anthem, ‘Jana Gana Mana’, must not be compromised in any way. Speaking to IANS, Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shatorupa said that singing Vande Mataram in schools would instil a sense of national pride and patriotism among students.“The ent…