On the recordJune 8, 2026
It may ultimately have to be adjudicated because there is no law passed by Parliament requiring this. It is more a matter of convention.
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Shashi Tharoor
Indian National Congress
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indianexpress.comIt may ultimately have to be adjudicated because there is no law passed by Parliament requiring this. It is more a matter of convention.
Discussing the legal status of singing the full national song.
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