Vande Mataram Bill: 3-Year Jail Proposal Sparks Row; Cong Backs Sonam Wangchuk Protest & More
In today's episode of Setting the Agenda, Host Meghna Deka discusses a major political showdown ahead of the Monsoon Session as the Centre prepares to
In today's episode of Setting the Agenda, Host Meghna Deka discusses a major political showdown ahead of the Monsoon Session as the Centre prepares to introduce a bill granting Vande Mataram legal protection similar to the Anthem. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to Honour Act, making intentional disruption or insult of the Song punishable with up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.
Further focusing on the Congress, it threw its weight behind Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after reports that Sonia Gandhi urged the party leadership to support the Ladakh activist's movement and more. Watch video to know more. Chapters 0:00 Introduction to the Political Debate on Vande Mataram 0:45 Understanding the Proposed Honor Bill 2:49 What is the Honor Act of 1971?
3:31 Why the Government is Pushing for the Bill 4:36 Political Reactions and Opposition to the Bill 8:52 Opposition Criticism: Is Vande Mataram a Political
Tool? 10:53 The BJP's Stance on Vande Mataram and Pride 11:28 Government's Strategy Ahead of Parliament Session 14:09 Congress Support for Sonam Wangchuk's Protest
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