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Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian government is introducing a bill in the Rajya Sabha to grant statutory protection to the national song 'Vande Mataram' under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act. The move aims to criminalize intentional obstruction or insults during the singing of the song.
The Centre will begin the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday (July 20, 2026) with a move to grant statutory protection to the National Song Vande Mataram., listing the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
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