Rajya Sabha Passed Vande Mataram Bill: 3-Year ImprisonmentThe Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the bill to make insult to 'Vande Mataram ' a criminal offence. This includeds disrespect to the national song, anthem, flag or any other naional symbol ... with the provision of Three year imprisonment. Vande Matram Bill Passed In Upper HouseNew delhi: The Rajya sabha on wednesday passed the Prevention of Insults to national Honour (Amendement) Bill,2026, notwithstanding noisy protests by opposition parties who later staged a walkout from the House. As soon as the House convened in the post-lunch session, Deputy Chairman Harivansh urged protesting members to maintain discipline and decorum. Amid protests by the opposition, the Deputy Chairman continued the House proceedings and called members, whose names were received for speaking in the discussion.