The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment)
The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 with a voice vote on Wednesday, making insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison. Despite protests from Opposition parties who walked out during Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale's speech, the bill aims to provide Vande Mataram the same protection as the national anthem '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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