Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Amid Opposition Protests Over Vande Mataram Bill
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned multiple times on Monday because Opposition members were protesting against a new bill called the Vande Mataram Bill.
This bill wants to give the national song, Vande Mataram, the same legal protection as the national anthem.
The Opposition members said the bill is not important and might not be allowed by the Indian Constitution.
The government said the bill is important and has the House's approval.
The protests made it hard to do any work in the Rajya Sabha, so the Deputy Chairman had to adjourn the session until later in the afternoon.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned multiple times due to Opposition protests over the Vande Mataram Bill.
The Bill aims to give legal protection to Vande Mataram, equating it with the national anthem.
Opposition members argued that the Bill is irrelevant and unconstitutional.
The Deputy Chairman adjourned the House until 3 p.m. due to continued disruptions.
The protests have hindered legislative work during the Monsoon Session.
- Who
- Rajya Sabha members, including Opposition members and the Deputy Chairman
- What
- Adjournment of the Rajya Sabha due to protests over the Vande Mataram Bill
- When
- Monday, during the Monsoon Session
- Where
- Rajya Sabha
- Why
- Opposition members protested against the Bill, leading to disruptions and adjournments
Opposition Members
Government
Relevance of the Bill
Opposition Members
The Opposition argues that the Bill is irrelevant and that the country and democracy should come first.
Government
The Government maintains that the Bill is relevant and has the House's sanction.
Constitutional Validity
Opposition Members
The Opposition contends that the Bill is ultra vires the Indian Constitution.
Government
The Government asserts that the matter has already been decided and the House has given its sanction.
- Bill Name
- The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Bill Introduction Date
- July 24
- Adjournment Time
- 3 p.m.
- Deputy Chairman
- Harivansh Narayan Singh
- Minister of State for Home Affairs
- Nityanand Rai