Vande Mataram gets anthem level protection as disruption could land jail under new bill

Published on 5 May 2026

Now disrupting the song may carry imprisonment

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to bring Vande Mataram under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, placing it on par with Jana Gana Mana. An amendment bill will be introduced in Parliament, and disrupting the rendition could become a punishable offence. Penalties could include imprisonment of up to three years.

Cabinet moves Vande Mataram under the 1971 National Honour Act
The anthem status is now on par with Jana Gana Mana
Disruption during rendition may become punishable
Imprisonment up to three years proposed

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Vande Mataram gets anthem level protection as disruption could land jail under new bill

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