Parliament passes Vande Mataram bill

Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill on Thursday. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song Vande Mataram. The DMK opposed the bill, citing concerns about national division and imposition. The BJP defended the amendment, emphasizing respect for the complete Vande Matara

4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 03:21 AM IST Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh conducts the proceedings of the House on Wednesday. (ANI)The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song, Vande Mataram, thereby according it legal san

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'.