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In a historic first, Vande Mataram played to open Lok Sabha proceedings
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In a historic first, Vande Mataram played to open Lok Sabha proceedings

The Lok Sabha opened its final Monsoon Session on August 13, 2026, with the playing of 'Vande Mataram,' marking a historic first for parliamentary proceedings. This followed the enactment of a law granting the national song legal protection and setting guidelines for its official rendition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and a fully seated House attended the event. The session concluded after six stanzas of the song were played, with the House adjourned sine die. The law criminalizes intentional disruption of the National Song, placing it on equal legal footing with the National Anthem. Earlier regulations from the Union Home Ministry mandated the singing of six stanzas during specific state functions.

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In a historic first, Vande Mataram played to open Lok Sabha proceedings

The Lok Sabha opened its final Monsoon Session on August 13, 2026, with the playing of 'Vande Mataram,' marking a historic first for parliamentary proceedings. This followed the enactment of a law granting the national song legal protection and setting guidelines for its official rendition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and a fully seated House attended the event. The session concluded after six stanzas of the song were played, with the House adjourned sine die. The law criminalizes intentional disruption of the National Song, placing it on equal legal footing with the National Anthem. Earlier regulations from the Union Home Ministry mandated the singing of six stanzas during specific state functions.

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