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India to Criminalize Insult to 'Vande Mataram' with New Bill
India's Home Minister Amit Shah is set to table a bill that will make insulting 'Vande Mataram' a punishable offense. This legislative move aims to criminalize disrespect towards the national song.
19 Jul, 14:05 — 19 Jul, 14:18
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indian-expressMostly Factual20d ago
Vande Mataram’s insult to soon be punishable offence as Amit Shah set to table Bill
By Jatin Anand
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Centre To Table Bill To Make "Insult" To 'Vande Mataram' Criminal Offence
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been listed in the agenda of the Rajya Sabha for Monday, with Home Minister Amit Shah set to introduce the bill.
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First report: ndtv · 19 Jul, 14:05|Full coverage: 2 · 12m|Window: 12m
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