What is National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 | Explained
The Indian government has introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to extend legal protections to the national song, Vande Mataram. The bill aims to criminalize the intentional disruption of the song's rendition, mirroring existing laws for the national anthem.
The story so far: The Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026, introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 , which seeks to extend statutory protection to Vande Mataram, the National Song, by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. The Act currently criminalises insults to the National Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem. This legislation is the culmination BJP government at centre’s year-long commemoration of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram and follows a series of government measures, including protocols for its rendition and directives to States regarding its observance.
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