CPI(M) MP Demands Withdrawal of Vande Mataram Protection Bill, Citing Constitutional Concerns
On July 20, 2026, the Centre will begin the Monsoon Session of Parliament by listing the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking statutory protection for Vande Mataram. The bill aims to punish acts obstructing or insulting the national song with imprisonment up to three years. CPI(M) MP John Brittas has written to Mr. Shah demanding withdrawal of the bill, arguing it departs from constitutional settlement and lacks legal parity with the National Anthem.
19 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Centre will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, seeking to criminalize acts obstructing or insulting the national song, Vande Mataram.
— Indian Express
Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce a bill to amend the law to make obstructing or insulting the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offense.
20 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The CPI(M) leader John Brittas objected to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing it is unconstitutional and restricts freedoms guaranteed by the Indian Constitution.
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