The Narendra Modi government deserves a pat on its back for its impeccable sense of priorities. At a time when the rest of the world is busy embracing artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics, India has chosen to tackle the challenge that was clearly keeping the nation awake at night: what to do with people who fail to sing the full Vande Mataram properly? The government has now moved to give the national song the same statutory protection as the national anthem. Any intentional disruption, obstruction or perceived disrespect can attract imprisonment for up to three years, besides a fine. Repeat offenders are assured of a minimum one-year stay in government accommodation, provided, of course, there is........

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