How a new law aims to place ‘Vande Mataram’ on a par with ‘Jana Gana Mana’
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Rajya Sabha to grant 'Vande Mataram' the same legal protections as 'Jana Gana Mana'. The amendment aims to criminalize actions that intentionally prevent the singing of the national song, similar to existing penalties for the national anthem. If passed, the bill will enhance the legal status of 'Vande Mataram' and align it with the protections afforded to the national anthem.