The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill. Opposition members walked out protesting the Home Minister's absence. They demanded a statement regarding pellet gun use against protesters. The Bill's passage occurred after a brief discussion among NDA members. Minister Nityanand Rai defended the Bill and criticized the Congress party.

The Constituent Assembly deliberately left Vande Mataram out of Article 51A. Parliament's new bill closes that gap by criminalising 'disrespect'.

The Rajya Sabha has passed a Bill to amend the National Honour Act. This amendment brings Vande Mataram under its legal protection. Acts of disrespect towards the national song…