The Rajya Sabha has passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026. This legislation seeks to grant Vande Mataram the same legal status and protection currently held by the national anthem, Jana Gana Mana. According to the bill, anyone found insulting the national song could face a fine, a jail term of up to three years, or both. The measure was cleared through a voice vote.
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