His remarks came after the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 24. The proposed legislation seeks to grant the national song 'Vande Mataram' the same legal and statutory protection currently enjoyed by the national anthem

“They have completely demolished it. At least give us a fair opportunity to approach the judiciary. The matter was sub judice and pending before the judge,” Pathan said. He further claimed that police and officials prevented people from entering the premises, adding that even he was not being allowed access to the site