The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 on August 1, 2026 (Rajya Sabha had passed it on July 29). The key addition is statutory protection for Vande Mataram — India's national song, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first sung at the 1896 INC session. Now National Flag, National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), Constitution, National Emblem, and Vande Mataram are all legally protected from insults.
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Lok Sabha Passes National Honour Amendment Bill — Vande Mataram Gets Statutory Protection for First Time
Key Points
- The Lok Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026 on August 1, 2026 (Rajya Sabha had passed it on July 29)
- The key addition is statutory protection for Vande Mataram — India's national song, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and first sung at the 1896 INC session
- Now National Flag, National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana), Constitution, National Emblem, and Vande Mataram are all legally protected from insults
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• Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill 2026: Lok Sabha Aug 1; Rajya Sabha July 29 • Key: Vande Mataram given statutory protection (first time); also covers digital platforms • Protected symbols: Flag + Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) + Constitution + Emblem + Vande Mataram • Vande Mataram: composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee; first sung 1896 INC session; national song
