The year 1971 marked the Bangladesh Liberation War, resulting in the creation of Bangladesh from Pakistan. India played a crucial role, supporting the Mukti Bahini. The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 led to significant geopolitical changes in South Asia. This year also saw the implementation of the 26th Amendment to the Indian Constitution, abolishing the privy purse for former princely states.
The Union Cabinet approved an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, on 5 May 2026, granting the National Song, Vande Mataram, the same...
