President Droupadi Murmu today gave assent to the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making it law. The legislation criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram', granting it the same legal protection currently accorded to India's national anthem under existing law.
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Murmu Gives Assent To 'Vande Mataram' Bill
