NationalSaturday, 25 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
National Honour Act amendment seeks punishment for disrupting Vande Mataram in Rajya Sabha
A 2026 amendment bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha to punish those who deliberately disrupt or prevent the singing of Vande Mataram.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On July 24, 2026, Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai introduced the National Honour Prevention of Insult (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha to penalise deliberate disruption of Vande Mataram.
Key specifics
- The bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 24, 2026.
- It targets deliberate obstruction or disturbance during the singing of Vande Mataram.
- BJP MP Sanjay Seth supported the move, calling Vande Mataram a symbol of the freedom struggle.
- On July 19, 2026, CPI(M) MP John Brittas wrote to Amit Shah opposing the proposal.
- The opposition cited Articles 19, 21 and 25 of the Constitution in its objection.
Exam lens
Polity question type: bill, constitutional rights and parliamentary procedure. TNPSC may ask who introduced the bill, the date July 24, 2026, and the Articles 19, 21 and 25 mentioned in the debate.