Parliament Extends Legal Protection to Vande Mataram Song

The Indian Parliament passed a new law that gives the song Vande Mataram the same legal protection as the national anthem.

This means people who insult or stop the song from being sung can be punished.

The law was approved by both houses of Parliament and will become official after the President signs it.

Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said the song is a symbol of India's freedom struggle.

He welcomed the law as a way to strengthen respect for national symbols and inspire patriotism in future generations.