Lok Sabha Passes Bill Criminalizing Insults to Vande Mataram

The Lok Sabha passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, to criminalize insults directed at the national song Vande Mataram.

The legislative process involved a symbolic debate featuring contributions from DMK MP Kanimozhi and BJP MP Sambit Patra before the House adjourned until 11 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026.

While the Lok Sabha cleared this amendment, the Rajya Sabha remains occupied with debating The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, amid ongoing opposition protests.