The Hindu·3 min read·hard
Amid ruckus, Bill to punish insult to National Song introduced in Rajya Sabha
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian government introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha to criminalize insults against the National Song, Vande Mataram. Opposition MPs challenged the bill on constitutional grounds, arguing it contradicts the intent of the Constituent Assembly.
Amid disruptions over the police action on students protesting against paper leaks , the Union Home Ministry introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Friday (July 24, 2026), to punish any insult to the National Song , Vande Mataram .
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