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‘Those Who Want to Sing Vande Mataram Can Sing’: Abu Azmi Says Sharia Followers Cannot Worship Anyone but Allah

‘Those Who Want to Sing Vande Mataram Can Sing’: Abu Azmi Says Sharia Followers Cannot Worship Anyone but Allah

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On August 13, 2026
President Murmu Gives Assent to Vande Mataram Bill, National Song Gets Same Legal Protection as Anthem

President Murmu Gives Assent to Vande Mataram Bill, National Song Gets Same Legal Protection as Anthem

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On August 11, 2026
'Vande Mataram' to Be Played at Red Fort Independence Day Ceremony for First Time

‘Vande Mataram’ to Be Played at Red Fort Independence Day Ceremony for First Time

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On August 7, 2026
Calcutta HC Dismisses PIL Over Removal Of Mosque Loudspeakers On Verbal Police Orders

‘Heavens Will Not Fall’ if All Six Stanzas of Vande Mataram Are Sung in Madrasas: Calcutta High Court

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On August 5, 2026
'Muslims Cannot Regard Country as a Deity': AIMPLB Slams Vande Mataram Bill as Unconstitutional

‘Muslims Cannot Regard Country as a Deity’: AIMPLB Slams Vande Mataram Bill as Unconstitutional

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On August 1, 2026
AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has opposed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after it was passed by Parliament. He argued that making the singing of Vande Mataram mandatory violates the constitutional right to freedom of religion. Speaking after the Bill's passage, Owaisi said that as a Muslim, he worships only Allah and cannot perform any act that goes against his religious beliefs. “I am a Muslim, and I worship no one except Allah. If I worship anyone else, I will be acting against my religion,” Owaisi said. Owaisi distinguishes between Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram Explaining his opposition, Owaisi said there is a clear difference between the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, and Vande Mataram. According to him, Jana Gana Mana reflects respect for the nation and its people, whereas Vande Mataram contains elements of devotion to a goddess. “When Jana Gana Mana is sung, it reflects respect for the country and its people. Vande Mataram, however, contains elements of worship of deities. The two are different in nature and cannot be treated as the same,” he said. Questions raised over national song status Owaisi also questioned the status of Vande Mataram as the national song. He claimed that former President Rajendra Prasad made a mistake in 1950 by recognising Vande Mataram as the national song. He argued that no formal resolution was passed by Parliament on the issue and said the Constitution does not explicitly define the term "national song." Cites constitutional provisions The AIMIM leader alleged that the amendment infringes upon the rights guaranteed under Articles 25, 26 and 29 of the Constitution, which protect religious freedom and cultural rights. He maintained that no citizen can be compelled to perform an act that conflicts with their religious beliefs.

Owaisi Opposes Vande Mataram Amendment Bill, Says ‘I Worship Only Allah’

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On July 31, 2026
Centre to Introduce Bill Giving Vande Mataram Same Legal Protection as National Anthem; Insult May Attract 3-Year Jail

‘If You Live in India, Say Vande Mataram’: Hindu Saints Back Vande Mataram Bill Amid Muslim Objections

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On July 30, 2026
Bill to Make Insulting or Disrupting 'Vande Mataram' Punishable with Up to Three Years' Jail to Be Tabled in Rajya Sabha

Bill to Make Insulting or Disrupting ‘Vande Mataram’ Punishable with Up to Three Years’ Jail to Be Tabled in Rajya Sabha

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On July 19, 2026
Centre to Introduce Bill Giving Vande Mataram Same Legal Protection as National Anthem; Insult May Attract 3-Year Jail

Centre to Introduce Bill Giving Vande Mataram Same Legal Protection as National Anthem; Insult May Attract 3-Year Jail

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On July 17, 2026
Centre Directs States to Play Vande Mataram Before National Anthem at Official Events

Centre Directs States to Play Vande Mataram Before National Anthem at Official Events

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On July 12, 2026
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