Vande Mataram Recited As Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die on Last Day of Stormy Monsoon Session
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The Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday, the final working day of the Monsoon Session, after MPs stood for the recitation of Vande Mataram.
The House began amid disruptions, with Opposition members raising slogans and displaying placards while demanding answers from the government. Speaker Om Birla then appealed for order and asked MPs to stand for the National Song.
The 3.10-minute-long Vande Mataram was recited with MPs across the Treasury and Opposition benches standing in respect, while some also sang along.
PM Modi, Amit Shah present in House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were present during the recitation, a point repeatedly raised by the Opposition during the session.
The Opposition had particularly objected to the government’s handling of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, which was passed last month to address cheating and paper leaks.
The full National Song was recited days after Presidential assent to legislation placing Vande Mataram on an equal footing with the National Anthem.
Vande Mataram gets statutory protection
Under Home Ministry guidelines issued in February, all six stanzas of Vande Mataram are to be recited at official functions and gatherings, with protocols similar to those followed for the National Anthem.
Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, last month. After receiving Presidential assent, the legislation became law and provides Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as Jana Gana Mana.
Violations can attract imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both.
Monsoon Session marked by disruptions
The Monsoon Session, held from July 20 to August 13, saw repeated clashes between the government and Opposition, limiting legislative business.
Among the key measures cleared by the Lok Sabha were the NEET Amendment Bill and certain taxation bills. The House also sent the recommendation on the FCRA amendment bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for examination.
