Parliament passes Bill granting Vande Mataram same status as National Anthem
Parliament has approved the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which extends legal protection currently available to the national anthem to the national song, Vande Mataram. The Lok Sabha passed the legislation by voice vote amid protests from Opposition members. Under the amendment, intentionally insulting or disrupting the singing of Vande Mataram will attract the same penalties… Continue reading "Parliament passes Bill granting Vande Mataram same status as National Anthem"