Lok Sabha passes Bill criminalising insults to Vande Mataram amid uproar

Jul 30, 2026

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by voice vote.

Rajya Sabha passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Jul 29, 2026

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to make any obstruction or insult...

John Brittas urges Centre to withdraw Bill to make "insult" to Vande Mataram criminal offence

Jul 19, 2026

CPI(M) MP John Brittas on Sunday requested the Centre to withdraw the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which he said...

John Brittas gives notice in Rajya Sabha, opposes changes to Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act

Jul 20, 2026

CPI(M) MP John Brittas has submitted a formal notice to the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha under Rule 67, raising a strong objection to...

"A proud moment": BJP MP Anurag Thakur as Cabinet approves equal statutory protection for 'Vande Mataram' under 1971 Act

May 07, 2026

BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of an amendment to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971,...

"Violates Constitution": Owaisi slams Centre over passage of Vande Mataram Bill

Jul 30, 2026

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi expressed strong objection to the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in Parliament on...