The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed a bill to make insult to national song 'Vande Mataram' a criminal offence.
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed with a voice vote.
As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, following two back-to-back adjournments earlier in the day, Deputy Chairman Harivansh urged protesting members to maintain decorum.