Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Introduces Bill to Criminalize Vande Mataram Insults
The government introduced a new law in the Rajya Sabha to make it a crime to stop or disturb people singing Vande Mataram.
Some politicians, like those from the CPI and Aam Aadmi Party, are against this law.
They say it goes against the rules in the constitution about the national anthem and song.
They also say that people from the BJP have shown disrespect to Vande Mataram and the national flag.
But the BJP supports the law, saying it will help people respect the national song more.
The law was introduced while there was shouting in the parliament about another issue, the NEET exam paper leak.
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by Union Minister Nityanand Rai.
The Bill seeks to make it a crime to stop or disturb the singing of Vande Mataram.
Opposition MPs, including CPI MPs P Sandosh Kumar and John Brittas, and Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh, opposed the Bill.
The BJP supports the Bill, saying it will strengthen respect for the national song.
The Bill was introduced amid sloganeering from the Opposition over the NEET paper leak issue.
- Who
- Union Minister Nityanand Rai, Opposition MPs, BJP MPs
- What
- Introduction of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rajya Sabha, New Delhi
- Why
- To make the intentional obstruction of or disturbance during the singing of Vande Mataram a criminal offence
Opposition Parties
BJP
Bill's Constitutional Validity
Opposition Parties
The Bill departs from the constitutional framework governing the status of the National Anthem and the National Song.
BJP
The Bill strengthens respect for the national song.
Historical Role in Freedom Movement
Opposition Parties
Instances of disrespect towards Vande Mataram and the Tricolour have come from the BJP's side, questioning the party's historical role in the freedom movement.
BJP
The BJP defends the legislation as a means to uphold national respect.
- Bill Name
- Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Introduced By
- Union Minister Nityanand Rai
- Date of Introduction
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Opposing MPs
- CPI MPs P Sandosh Kumar and John Brittas, Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh
- Supporting MP
- BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Seth
- Issue During Introduction
- Sloganeering from the Opposition over the NEET paper leak issue
Sources
Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha to Criminalise Insult of Vande Mataram
'Vande' insult whip bill in RS: Government intends to create division, say 2 Opposition MPs
Vande Mataram row: Government introduces bill to penalise obstruction, insult to national song - Telegraph India
Govt tables Vande Mataram Bill in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn sloganeering: What does it propose?
Parliament Monsoon Session 2026: Vande Mataram Bill Introduced In Rajya Sabha Amid Sloganeering
Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram introduced in House
Govt introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to make insult to ‘Vande Mataram’ criminal offence
