On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National
On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making any insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offense punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine. The bill grants Vande Mataram equal status to Jana Gana Mana. Minister Nityananda Rai asserted the move honors national unity and respect for the song, while opposition members like Kanimozhi of DMK criticized it as polarizing and against federalism. The bill was passed by voice vote amid disruptions.
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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