Parliament Passes Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence
Parliament has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making insult to the national song Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The legislation was cleared after being passed by both Houses, with the government saying the move places Vande Mataram on par with the national anthem Jana Gana Mana.
