Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Insult to Vande Mataram
India's Rajya Sabha has passed a bill that criminalizes insulting 'Vande Mataram,' proposing up to three years in jail or a fine, or both. The bill was approved amidst an opposition walkout and protests.
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Amid opposition walkout, Rajya Sabha gives approval to Vande Mataram bill
The Rajya Sabha passed a bill proposing jail time for disrupting Vande Mataram. Opposition MPs walked out, demanding a statement on police action against protesters. Junior home minister Nityanand Rai piloted the bill, criticizing Congress's stance on the national song. MP Sanjay Singh questioned the RSS's past refusal to hoist the tricolour. AIADMK MPs noted the practice of playing state anthems after national songs.
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The Rajya Sabha passed Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence.
Read full article →Rajya Sabha Clears Bill To Make Insult To 'Vande Mataram' Criminal Offence
The bill, which was introduced in the House on July 24, seeks to give Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'.
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