Lok Sabha passes national honour bill amid protests, DMK calls it Hindutva agenda
On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid protests over police actions and donation theft. The DMK was the sole opposition party participating; A Raja alleged it reflected a communal outlook while Kanimozhi called it a Hindutva agenda. Minister Nityanand Rai countered that the bill ensured respect for Vande Mataram, rejecting criticism of past decisions on its stanzas. BJP MP Sambit Patra supported the move to remove hurdles in expressing respect for national symbols. The bill was passed despite disruptions and brief debates lasting about 15 minutes.
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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