President Murmu Signs Bill Criminalizing Disruption of Vande Mataram, Stirring Debate
On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it law. The bill criminalises disruption or prevention of singing Vande Mataram with penalties similar to those for disrespecting the National Anthem. Passed by Lok Sabha on July 30 and Rajya Sabha on July 29, the legislation grants Vande Mataram equal status as Jana Gana Mana. Shashi Tharoor questioned its practicality, citing long rendition times and potential audience dissatisfaction.
11 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
President Murmu signed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, into law, criminalizing disruption or prevention of singing Vande Mataram.
21 AUG 2026
— NDTV
The NDA government's amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act sparked controversy over the song Vande Mataram and its performance.
23 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
BJP general secretary Smriti Irani challenged Rahul Gandhi to support women's reservation and a full rendition of Vande Mataram by urging him to honor his words.
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