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Parliament passes bill protecting Vande Mataram from insult
Parliament on Wednesday cleared the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Lok Sabha passed the bill amid din after a…
The Story in Brief
Parliament on Wednesday cleared the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence. The Lok Sabha passed the bill amid din after a brief debate. The Rajya Sabha had passed the bill a day earlier. The bill grants Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem. With the passage in both Houses, the proposed amendment now moves closer to becoming law.
The Indian Opinion
Some critics call the bill an attack on free speech, while supporters see it as a necessary shield for national pride. The truth is that the national anthem already enjoys such protection, making this extension consistent. But what matters is enforcement: will the law be applied equally, or will it be used selectively against dissent? That question will determine whether the law serves national honour or merely curbs criticism.
Source: thehansindia.com
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