What does the Bill say? What has been the historical stance on Vande Mataram? What are the Opposition’s objections?
The Government has listed five Bills for Monsoon Session; no mention of delimitation legislation
John Brittas filed a notice under Rule 67 opposing the introduction of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, arguing it breaches the constitutional settlement on the National Song’s status
Government to table Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill that will make the intentional insult of, or disruption during, the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence
Govt. issues directive to States and Central Ministries again; seeks strict compliance; Parliament to soon table Bill that makes any obstruction to the singing of Vande Mataram a punishable offence