Home Minister to Criminalize Insults to 'Vande Mataram' in New Bill
The Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. The bill aims to criminalize any obstruction or insult to the national song 'Vande Mataram', similar to protections for other national symbols under the 1971 Act. This move follows year-long celebrations of 'Vande Mataram's' 150th anniversary and aligns with recent directives making its performance mandatory at official events alongside 'Jana Gana Mana'.
11 AUG 2026
— 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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