President Murmu signs Vande Mataram Bill, grants it National Anthem protection
- President Murmu gave assent to the Vande Mataram Bill.
- The bill grants Vande Mataram the same legal protection as the National Anthem.
- The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amends the 1971 Act.
- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned whether respect and patience can be legislated.