Opposition Criticizes Vande Mataram Bill as Unconstitutional and Divisive

The Vande Mataram Bill was passed in India's parliament.

It says that the whole song, not just the first two parts, should be sung as a national song.

Some politicians say this is wrong because the Constitution says the song should only have the first two parts.

They also say the bill would make it a crime to insult the song.

The government says the bill is fine and will give the song the same importance as the national anthem.

The opposition is worried it could hurt people of different religions.