Shah introduces bill to jail offenders for insulting Vande Mataram up to 3 years
On Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Amit Shah, Home Minister, will introduce a bill in the Rajya Sabha to make obstructing or insulting the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aims to amend the 1971 Act to include protection for Vande Mataram, aligning it with the national anthem Jana Gana Mana, making such acts punishable by up to three years' imprisonment.
19 JUL 2026
— 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.
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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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