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PolityThe Hindu25 July 2026
Bill to punish insult to National Song introduced in Rajya Sabha
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- The Union Home Ministry introduced the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026
- The Bill seeks to punish any insult to the National Song, Vande Mataram
- It amends the existing Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which already penalises insults to the National Flag and Constitution
- The Bill was introduced amid Opposition disruptions over police action on students protesting paper leaks; objections by Left MPs to its introduction were defeated by a voice vote
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